describes

VERB

explain in speech, writing

Synonyms

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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

Example Sentences

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Bill Eddy, a longtime conflict resolution specialist, also describes relationship dynamics between siblings that can be similar to a divorcing couple trying to make it work for the kids.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Isn’t that what any of us wants when gazing into the mirror held up to nature, as Hamlet describes the theater?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The series highlights cheerleading’s grueling physical toll, with schedules so jammed one DCC alum describes her teammates sleeping on “dog beds” in the locker room between engagements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Kate Graham describes herself as a "triple threat" with ADHD, autism, and dyspraxia - and can relate to Maybury's experiences.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

He describes what happened with Kee Vos and her family in Amsterdam.

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