ADUMBRATE in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of ADUMBRATE
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adumbrate
 v.  give hint or indication of something; disclose partially or guardedly; overshadow; shade
Classic Sentence:
1  Calibree adumbrated, "They're a good bunch."
Main Street By Sinclair Lewis
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXIV
Example Sentence:
1  Her constant complaining about the job would adumbrate her intent to leave.