Describe: meaning, definitions and examples
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describe
[ dɪˈskraɪb ]
in language
To give an account of something in words.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He described the scene in great detail.
- Can you describe what you saw?
- She described the taste of the food as delicious.
in appearance
To represent or give an account of in words.
Synonyms
characterize, depict, illustrate
Examples of usage
- The painting describes a beautiful landscape.
- The novel describes the protagonist's journey.
- The document describes the process step by step.
Translations
Translations of the word "describe" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descrever
🇮🇳 वर्णन करना (varṇan karnā)
🇩🇪 beschreiben
🇮🇩 menggambarkan
🇺🇦 описувати
🇵🇱 opisywać
🇯🇵 描写する (びょうしゃする, byōsha suru)
🇫🇷 décrire
🇪🇸 describir
🇹🇷 tanımlamak
🇰🇷 묘사하다 (myosahada)
🇸🇦 وصف (wasf)
🇨🇿 popisovat
🇸🇰 opisovať
🇨🇳 描述 (miáoshù)
🇸🇮 opisati
🇮🇸 lýsa
🇰🇿 сипаттау (sıpattaý)
🇬🇪 აღწერა (aghtsera)
🇦🇿 təsvir etmək
🇲🇽 describir
Word origin
The word 'describe' originated from the Latin word 'describere', which means 'to write down'. Over time, it evolved to encompass not just writing, but also verbal accounts and representations. The concept of describing has been essential in communication and expression, allowing individuals to convey experiences, appearances, and characteristics to others in a detailed manner.
See also: describable, describing, description, descriptive, descriptor.