describe Definition
- 1to give an account of something or someone in words, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
- 2to draw or trace an outline of something
Using describe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "describe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Can you describe your childhood home?
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She described the suspect to the police.
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The author describes the setting in great detail.
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He carefully described the steps involved in the process.
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The artist described the scene with a few quick strokes of the brush.
describe Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for describe
- depict
- characterize
- portray
- represent
- narrate
Antonyms for describe
- distort
- misrepresent
Phrases with describe
describe as
to represent or characterize someone or something as a particular type or quality
Example
He was described as a genius by his colleagues.
describe in detail
to provide a thorough and comprehensive account of something
Example
The report describes in detail the company's financial performance over the past year.
describe a curve
to draw or trace the shape of a curve
Example
The mathematician described a curve on the chalkboard.
Origins of describe
from Latin 'describere', meaning 'to write down'
Summary: describe in Brief
To 'describe' [dɪˈskraɪb] is to give an account of something or someone in words, including all relevant characteristics, qualities, or events. It can also mean to draw or trace an outline of something. Examples include 'Can you describe your childhood home?' and 'The artist described the scene with a few quick strokes of the brush.'
