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Nouns (9)

outline

n. the line that appears to bound an object

schema

n. a schematic or preliminary plan

abstract, synopsis, precis, précis, apercu, aperçu, overview

n. a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Verbs (17)

frame, compose, draw up

v. make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"

sketch, adumbrate

v. make a sketch of; "sketch the building"

delineate, limn, trace the shape of

v. trace the shape of

sketch, chalk out

v. make a sketch of; "sketch the building"

draft, rough

v. draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"

draw, line, trace, describe, delineate

v. make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

Adverbs (0)

Adjectives (0)

Fuzzynyms (153)

itinerary, travel plan

n. a proposed route of travel

diagram

n. a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

model, framework, theoretical account

n. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"

scheme, strategy

n. an elaborate and systematic plan of action

selection, excerpt, extract

n. a passage selected from a larger work; "he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings"

clipping, newspaper clipping, press cutting, press clipping

n. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; "he searched through piles of letters and clippings"

quotation, quote

n. a passage or expression that is quoted or cited

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

policy

n. a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

course of study, curriculum, syllabus

n. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"

plot

n. the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc.; "the characters were well drawn but the plot was banal"

design

v. design something for a specific role or purpose or effect; "This room is not designed for work"

design, devise, make up

v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

draw

v. elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.; "The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans"; "The comedian drew a lot of laughter"

draw, make

v. make, formulate, or derive in the mind; "I draw a line here"; "draw a conclusion"; "draw parallels"; "make an estimate"; "What do you make of his remarks?"

map

v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"

draft, draught, blueprint

v. make a blueprint of

forge, devise, formulate, invent, contrive, excogitate

v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

draft, outline, rough

v. draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"

pen, author, compose, write, indite

v. produce a literary work; "She composed a poem"; "He wrote four novels"

portray, portray in words

v. portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"

draw, line, trace, outline, describe, delineate

v. make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

show, picture, depict

v. show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"

present, portray

v. represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"

play, spiel, render

v. replay (as a melody); "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"

depict, portray, limn

v. make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

illustrate

v. depict with an illustration

draw, line, trace, outline, describe, delineate

v. make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

graph

v. plot upon a graph

map

v. make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; "map the surface of Venus"

prepare

v. to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery; "prepare a report"; "prepare a speech"

play, spiel, render

v. replay (as a melody); "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"

depict, portray, limn

v. make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

draft, draught, blueprint

v. make a blueprint of

forge, devise, formulate, invent, contrive, excogitate

v. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"

frame, outline, compose, draw up

v. make up plans or basic details for; "frame a policy"

fix, make, cook, ready, prepare

v. prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"

mix, blend, meld, combine, fuse, merge, conflate, commingle, immix, coalesce

v. mix together different elements; "The colors blend well"

project, propose

v. present for consideration

aim, calculate, direct

v. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

depict, portray, limn

v. make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

draw, describe, depict

v. represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse"

copy, copy down

v. copy down as is; "The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over"

outline, delineate, limn, trace the shape of

v. trace the shape of

sketch, outline, chalk out

v. make a sketch of; "sketch the building"

graph

v. plot upon a graph

draw

v. represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; "She drew an elephant"; "Draw me a horse"

rule, mark with a ruler

v. mark or draw with a ruler; "rule the margins"

specify, define, give a definition for

v. determine the essential quality of

clarify, clear by heating

v. make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating; "clarify the butter"; "clarify beer"

detail, go into detail

v. provide details for

enumerate, itemize, specify individually

v. specify individually; "She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered"; "The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug"

format, arrange

v. set (printed matter) into a specific format; "Format this letter so it can be printed out"

order, bring order into, bring order to

v. bring order to or into; "Order these files"

render

v. cause to become; "The shot rendered her immobile"

Synonyms (1)

draw

v. write a legal document or paper; "The deed was drawn in the lawyer's office"

Antonyms (0)

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