describe

[dɪˈskraɪb]

describe Definition

• 1. to give an account of something or someone in words, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
• 2. to 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?

• Example

  She described the suspect to the police.

• Example

  The author describes the setting in great detail.

• Example

  He carefully described the steps involved in the process.

• Example

  The artist described the scene with a few quick strokes of the brush.

describe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for describe

• depict
• portray
• characterize
• represent
• narrate

Antonyms for describe

• misrepresent
• distort

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'

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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.'