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describe
[ dih-skrahyb ]
verb (used with object)
- to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of:
He described the accident very carefully.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to pronounce, as by a designating term, phrase, or the like; label:
There are few people who may be described as geniuses.
- to indicate; be a sign of; denote:
Conceit, in many cases, describes a state of serious emotional insecurity.
- to represent or delineate by a picture or figure.
- Geometry. to draw or trace the outline of:
to describe an arc.
describe
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
- to give an account or representation of in words
- to pronounce or label
he has been described as a genius
- to draw a line or figure, such as a circle
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
- ˈ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ·a· adjective
- ·a·i·ٲ noun
- ·a· adverb
- ·İ noun
- non·a· adjective
- v·· verb (used with object) overdescribed overdescribing
- d· verb (used with object) predescribed predescribing
- d· verb (used with object) redescribed redescribing
- -· adjective
- un·a· adjective
- un·a··ness noun
- un·a· adverb
- ܲd· adjective
- ɱ-· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of describe1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Her father Glen Sebastian described her as a "typical little princess" and said they would enjoy visiting places like the West End and art galleries.
The reports included testimony from students who described feeling alienated and pressured to conceal their identity from their peers and educators.
Influencers uploaded videos describing what they were looking for in a future president: "stability", "progress", "a patriot".
Taking the stand in his own defense, Charron described himself as a former combat medic with a 100% disability rating who received psychiatric treatment at the VA.
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County workers walked off their jobs and onto picket lines Tuesday, amid what their union described as a failure by the county to fairly bargain for a new contract.
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