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Circumscribe

to write or engrave around.

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Cap 76% connected

A covering for the head

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Curb 76% connected

To bend or curve

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Curtail 76% connected

To cut off the end or tail, or any part, of; to shorten; to abridge; to diminish; to reduce.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Restrict 76% connected

Restricted.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 8

Decrease 76% connected

To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Delineate 76% connected

Delineated; portrayed.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Describe 76% connected

To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out; as, to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the he…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Draw 76% connected

To cause to move continuously by force applied in advance of the thing moved; to pull along; to haul; to drag; to cause to follow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Lessen 76% connected

To make less; to reduce; to make smaller, or fewer; to diminish; to lower; to degrade; as, to lessen a kingdom, or a population; to lessen speed, ran…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Line 76% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Minify 76% connected

To make small, or smaller; to diminish the apparent dimensions of; to lessen.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Trace 76% connected

One of two straps, chains, or ropes of a harness, extending from the collar or breastplate to a whiffletree attached to a vehicle or thing to be draw…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Limit 92% connected

That which terminates, circumscribes, restrains, or confines; the bound, border, or edge; the utmost extent; as, the limit of a walk, of a town, of a…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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