describe

[dih-skrahyb] / dɪˈskraɪb /

VERB

explain in speech, writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call characterize chronicle construe define depict detail express illustrate interpret label name outline portray recount report represent specify tell term

STRONG

communicate delineate distinguish draw elucidate epitomize exemplify explicate expound illuminate image impart limn narrate paint particularize picture recite rehearse relate sketch state trace transmit

WEAK

convey image make apparent make clear make sense of make vivid mark out write up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse distort hide ignore listen misunderstand suppress

STRONG

cloud complicate mystify obscure

WEAK

misrepresent mix up

Example Sentences

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The storm, which the National Weather Service described as “very juicy,” began around 3:45 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Gabon finished bottom of their group in Morocco after earlier losses to Cameroon and Mozambique, performances Mamboula described as "disgraceful".

From BBC

Once inside, he described a scene of horror.

From BBC

Fars added that the buildings were "severely damaged" and police arrested several people described as "ringleaders".

From Barron's

The president has sometimes described his medical care inaccurately.

From The Wall Street Journal

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