Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trace

verb
/treɪs/
Definition
To follow or discover the course of something or to find a mark left behind.
Examples
  • She tried to trace the path of the missing keys.
  • The detective worked hard to trace the suspect’s whereabouts.
  • He used the map to trace their journey through the mountains.
Meaning
The act of tracking or discovering something’s origin or location based on signs or evidence.
Synonyms
  • track
  • follow
  • monitor
  • discover
  • outline