📝describe

verb
/dɪˈskraɪb/

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example Sentences

She described the scene vividly.

Example Expressions

describe in detail

Synonyms

explain, portray, depict, illustrate, narrate

Antonyms

confuse, obscure, distort

Collocations

describe briefly, describe fully, describe process, describe situation

More Example Sentences

I described my experience to my parents.

We described the process to the trainees.

She described the problem to the technician.

He struggled to describe the problem clearly.

They described the service to the new customers.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is important for you.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is significant for you.

I’ll begin by outlining the issues and then go on to describe what they mean for you.

I’ll begin by highlighting the issues and then go on to describe what they mean for you.

They asked me to describe a situation where I had to make an unpopular decision. I couldn't think of anything on the spot.

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