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traced

[treyst]

traced Definition

  • 1find or discover by investigation
  • 2copy (a drawing, map, or design) by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper

Using traced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "traced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police traced the phone call to the suspect's location.

  • Example

    She traced the outline of the flower onto the paper.

  • Example

    The artist traced the original sketch onto a fresh canvas.

traced Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for traced

Phrases with traced

  • to find the origin or cause of something

    Example

    The origins of this tradition can be traced back to ancient times.

  • to draw or delineate the outline of something

    Example

    He traced out the route on the map with a pen.

  • a chemical element present only in minute amounts in a particular sample or environment

    Example

    Iron is a trace element that is essential for human health.

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Summary: traced in Brief

The verb 'traced' [treyst] means to find or discover something through investigation or to copy a design by drawing over its lines. Examples include 'The police traced the phone call to the suspect's location' and 'She traced the outline of the flower onto the paper.' 'Traced' also appears in phrases like 'trace back,' meaning to find the origin of something, and 'trace element,' referring to a chemical element present in minute amounts.