describe (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /dɪˈskraɪb/
Definition
To give an account of something in words, including all of its features or characteristics.
Examples
The witness described the suspect in detail to the police.
She tried to describe the painting, but words failed her.
The travel brochure described the island as a paradise.
How to Use describe
- describe something (collocation)
- To give a spoken or written account of something. — "The book describes the life of a famous scientist."
- describe someone/something as something (collocation)
- To characterize or classify someone or something in a particular way. — "Many people describe him as a genius."
- describe how/what/why etc. (collocation)
- To explain the manner, subject, or reason for something. — "She described how she escaped from the building."
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