trace

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of TRACE

to draw or make apparent the outline of <trace your hand onto this piece of paper>

Synonyms define, delineate, silhouette, sketch, trace

Related Words line; bound, fringe, margin, skirt; edge, hem, rim, trim; frame; circle, compass, encircle, girdle, girth, loop, ring, round, surround; chart, diagram, draw, map (out)

to go after or on the track of <police traced the burglar back to his apartment, where they discovered a ton of stolen loot>

Synonyms bird-dog, chase, course, dog, hound, pursue, run, shadow, tag, tail, trace, track, trail

Related Words accompany, chaperone (or chaperon), escort; hunt, search (for), seek; eye, observe, watch

Near Antonyms head

Antonyms guide, lead, pilot

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