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

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conceal confuse distort hide ignore listen misunderstand suppress

STRONG

cloud complicate keep mystify obscure take

WEAK

misrepresent mix up

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describes

The Bioloon is the result of a public-private partnership launched by Charlotte Melia, an events entrepreneur, who describes herself as environmentally minded.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

It describes the ruling as a "disaster for Prince Harry".

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

As an example of small resistance, Ms. Southon describes a single roof tile found at a religious sanctuary in Molise, Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

In the second letter, signed “always,” Harp describes being envious of people “whose only ‘job’ seems to be to talk with you, and look pretty,” adding “I want that job!!”

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

He criticizes Vincent’s dark palette and describes to him the work of some painters he’s seeing in Paris.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman