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

STRONGEST

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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Describes location thought to be huge old industrial complex surrounded by 8ft fence.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2018

Describes the upcoming merger of Milky Way and Andromeda.

From Textbooks • Oct. 13, 2016

HILLARIOUS: Describes a joke that isn’t funny, even though the jokester tries very, very hard to make it so.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2016

December 10 Chad Pennington Describes How His Shoulder ‘Fell Out’ Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington is still hoping he can return next season.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2010

LIKES: Describes both surfing and explosives as “Bonzer!”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti