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  • Jessicaundefined Offline
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    To give a faint shadow or slight representation of;
    to outline; to shadow forth.

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    • Donald Trumpundefined Offline
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      to give only the main facts and not the details about something, especially something that will happen in the future:

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      • Dorothey Allenundefined Offline
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        Report or represent in outline.

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        • Mamukcer 0undefined Offline
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          describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

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            give to understand

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              To shadow out; to give a slight likeness; to exhibit a faint resemblance, like that which shadows afford of the bodies which they represent.

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                Adumbrate is a verb that means to outline, sketch, or give a faint indication or preliminary representation of something. It can also refer to foreshadowing or suggesting something that is to come. It can be used in the context of hinting or partially revealing future events, plans, or ideas.

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                  to overshadow; to shade

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