describe

Definition of describe

Verbs

give a description of
Synonyms:
depict, draw
Types:
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represent
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
symbolise, symbolize
represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
actualise, actualize
represent or describe realistically
delineate
describe in vivid detail
adumbrate, outline, sketch
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
block out
indicate roughly
Type of:
exposit, expound, set forth
state
to give an account or representation of in words
"Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
Synonyms:
account, report
Type of:
inform
impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
make a mark or lines on a surface
Synonyms:
delineate, draw, line, trace
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construct
draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
inscribe
draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
circumscribe
draw a line around
circumscribe
to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
write
mark or trace on a surface
dot
make a dot or dots
stenograph
write in shorthand
calligraph
write beautifully and ornamentally
cross
trace a line through or across
superscribe
write on the outside or upper part of
superscribe
write on the top or outside
capitalise, capitalize
write in capital letters
letter
mark letters on or mark with letters
print
write as if with print; not cursive
scrawl, scribble
write carelessly
copy
copy down as is
impress, print
reproduce by printing
Type of:
mark
make or leave a mark on
identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms:
discover, distinguish, identify, key, key out, name

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