describes

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 keep mystify obscure take

WEAK

misrepresent mix up

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describes

As part of her treatment, she was given medication that rapidly put her in a medically-induced menopause, which she describes as "really, really challenging".

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

The findings could help scientists better understand the global carbon cycle, which describes how carbon moves between the atmosphere, living organisms, oceans, and land.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

One of the book’s most remarkable passages describes the autumn slaughter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Brändström, who has directed on the series since Season 1, describes the new episodes as a “more dramatic season.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

In her book, Malala describes the freedom, beauty, and respect for different beliefs in her village that were there before the Taliban, and hopefully will be there again.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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