ADUMBRATES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word adumbrates. (close relations)
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| alludes | verbv | |||||
verb • make a more or less disguised reference to | ||||||
| foreshadows | verbv | |||||
verb • indicate, as with a sign or an omen | ||||||
| hints | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an indirect suggestion • a slight indication • a slight but appreciable amount • a just detectable amount • an indication of potential opportunity verb • drop a hint; intimate by a hint | ||||||
| outlines | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||
| previews | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future • a screening for a select audience in advance of release for the general public verb • watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public | ||||||
| reveals | verbv | |||||
verb • make manifest • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • disclose directly or through prophets | ||||||
| suggests | verbv | |||||
verb • make a proposal, declare a plan for something • drop a hint; intimate by a hint • imply as a possibility • call to mind | ||||||
| insinuate | verbv | |||||
verb • introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner • give to understand | ||||||
| intimate | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • someone to whom private matters are confided adjective satellite • marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity • concerning things deeply private and personal • having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere • having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship • used euphemistically to refer to the genitals • involved in a sexual relationship • innermost or essential • thoroughly acquainted through study or experience verb • give to understand • imply as a possibility | ||||||
| outline | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||
| sketch | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • a brief literary description • short descriptive summary (of events) • a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine verb • make a sketch of • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of | ||||||
