describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
explain, portray
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- 1.
To say what someone or something is like.
"Can you describe the man you saw?"
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Can you describe the man you saw?
Can you describe the man you saw?
The book describes life in a small village.
The book describes life in a small village.
Words can't describe how grateful I am.
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How do you pronounce describe?
describe is pronounced [/dɪˈskraɪb/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does describe mean?
describe means "explain, portray". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is describe?
describe is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with describe?
Example: "Can you describe the man you saw?" — used to mean "explain, portray".
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