Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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A planetary parade describes a moment when several planets appear to line up in the sky from the Earth's perspective.

From BBC

The grand palace in the luxury Palmeraie neighbourhood of Marrakech has been described as an architectural masterpiece, built by 1,300 craftsmen and featuring ornate carvings and mosaics.

From BBC

This compares with a $4.8 billion result for 2025, which it described on Friday as a record high and said reflects disciplined underwriting, strong investment returns and low large loss activity beyond the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakistan said last week that it had launched airstrikes on what it described as militant camps within Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drew says they're all involved in a different corner of the community, which he describes "like seeing an old friend".

From BBC

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