Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

describe

verb
/dɪ’skraɪb/
Definition
To give an account of something by providing details about its characteristics, qualities, or features.
Examples
  • Can you describe the scene in the movie?
  • She was able to describe the taste of the exotic fruit.
  • He described his trip to Paris in vivid detail.
Meaning
To convey the attributes or information about something in words, allowing others to understand or visualize it.
Synonyms
  • depict
  • detail
  • illuminate
  • portray
  • represent