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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

Example Sentences

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He describes both men as “generational” talents, but Mr. Niemann, for all his gifts, has a past sufficiently checkered to give credence to Mr. Carlsen’s allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

For his part, Musk describes his martian ambitions as key to the long-term survival of the human race.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In another, Work and Pensions Minister Torsten Bell describes the process of government as "messy", and complains that "everyone seems to think it's someone else's job to get the policy right".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In Peacock’s cast reveal published Thursday, Montgomery describes herself as “the full package.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He describes the plot without giving too many details.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day