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

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These landscapes describe how advantageous or harmful a chromosome change is given a cell's current chromosome configuration.

From Science Daily

Entanglement is often described as one of the most mysterious effects in quantum physics.

From Science Daily

Irons was described as a "beautiful, loving and caring daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend" by her family.

From BBC

Family and friends have paid moving tributes to Wales football legend Terry Yorath, with his son describing him as a "funny, kind, humble and proud man".

From BBC

“I described the current situation. You have to be honest,” Carney said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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