Instanced — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Instanced

Instanced (verb)

  1. to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance
  2. to mention as a case or example, cite

Instanced (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give as an example

    "instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes"

    similar: adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted
    related: exemplified, represented, adverted (to), illustrated, named, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), bore out, corroborated, documented, substantiated, validated, referenced, sourced

  2. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude"

    similar: adverted (to), cited, dropped, mentioned, named, noted, noticed, quoted, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon)
    related: alluded (to), hinted (at), implied, indicated, inferred, intended, intimated, suggested, pointed (out), signaled, signified, denominated, designated, broached, brought up, interjected, interpolated, interposed, introduced, infiltrated, insinuated, wormed, advertised, announced, broadcast, declared, proclaimed, pronounced, publicized, published, sounded, clarified, cleared (up), elucidated, explained, explicated, spelled out
    near: disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted

  3. to show or make clear by using examples

    "instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel"

    similar: demonstrated, exemplified, illustrated
    related: adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, named, specified, analyzed, broke down, clarified, cleared (up), explained, explicated, expounded, edified, elucidated, enlightened, illuminated, construed, interpreted, simplified, spelled out, detailed, enumerated, listed
    near: beclouded, blurred, clouded, darkened, fogged, muddied, obscured, confused, perplexed, puzzled

Related Entry: Instance (verb)

Instance is a different word from Instanced. The synonyms below are for instance, not for instanced.

  1. to give as an example

    "instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes"

    similar: adduce, cite, mention, quote
    related: exemplify, represent, advert (to), illustrate, name, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon), bear out, corroborate, document, substantiate, validate, reference, source

  2. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude"

    similar: advert (to), cite, drop, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)
    related: allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest, point (out), signal, signify, denominate, designate, bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce, infiltrate, insinuate, worm, advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound, clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

  3. to show or make clear by using examples

    "instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel"

    similar: demonstrate, exemplify, illustrate
    related: adduce, cite, mention, quote, name, specify, analyze, break down, clarify, clear (up), explain, explicate, expound, edify, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, construe, interpret, simplify, spell out, detail, enumerate, list
    near: becloud, blur, cloud, darken, fog, muddy, obscure, confuse, perplex, puzzle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Instanced

The most common words with a similar meaning to Instanced:

adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, adverted (to), dropped, named, noted, noticed, referred (to), specified, touched (on or upon), demonstrated, exemplified, illustrated

Related Words for Instanced

represented, bore out, corroborated, documented, substantiated, validated, referenced, sourced, alluded (to), hinted (at), implied, indicated, inferred, intended, intimated, suggested, pointed (out), signaled, signified, denominated, designated, broached, brought up, interjected, interpolated, interposed, introduced, infiltrated, insinuated, wormed

Near Antonyms of Instanced

disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted, beclouded, blurred, clouded, darkened, fogged, muddied, obscured, confused, perplexed, puzzled

Word Forms of Instanced

Inflections: instancing

Origin & Etymology of Instanced

derivative of instance:1

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Instanced

What does "Instanced" mean?

"Instanced" means to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance. As a verb, it is defined as: to illustrate or demonstrate by an instance. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Instanced"?

Other words for "Instanced" include adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, adverted (to), dropped, named and noted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Instanced" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Instanced"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Instanced". Common alternatives include adduced, cited, mentioned, quoted, adverted (to), dropped, named, noted, noticed and referred (to).

How do you use "Instanced" in a sentence?

Examples of "Instanced" in a sentence: "instanced one particular incident as an illustration of their penchant for practical jokes"; "instanced the latest astronomical research in her presentation on measuring star magnitude"; "instanced the hero's moral courage with several examples from the novel".

Is "Instanced" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Instanced" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Instanced"?

"Instanced" comes from derivative of instance:1. First known use: 1601.

What is another word for "Instanced" meaning "to give as an example"?

When "Instanced" (verb) means to give as an example, synonyms include adduced, cited, mentioned and quoted.

What is another word for "Instanced" meaning "to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically"?

When "Instanced" (verb) means to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically, synonyms include adverted (to), cited, dropped, mentioned, named and noted.