Pronunciation: /dɪˈskraɪb/
noun a statement or account that describes
A1 Can you describe the picture for me?
A2 She asked the students to describe their favorite food.
B1 The author's ability to describe emotions in detail is impressive.
B2 His talent lies in his ability to vividly describe scenes in his novels.
C1 The artist's unique style is difficult to describe in words.
C2 The poet's use of language to describe nature is unparalleled.
verb to give an account or representation of in words
A1 Can you describe your favorite animal?
A2 Please describe the main character in the story.
B1 The witness was asked to describe the suspect's appearance.
B2 In the essay, the author describes the impact of climate change on wildlife.
C1 The artist's paintings vividly describe the beauty of nature.
C2 The novel expertly describes the complexities of human relationships.
adjective used to describe or characterize something
A1 Can you describe the movie for me?
A2 She used simple words to describe the painting.
B1 The article describes the process in detail.
B2 The book provides a detailed description of the main character.
C1 The author's ability to describe emotions is truly remarkable.
C2 His poetic language beautifully describes the natural scenery.
formal Please describe in detail the process of how the new software system works.
informal Can you describe what happened at the party last night?
slang She totally described the situation to me and it was crazy!
figurative The artist used vibrant colors to describe the emotions in the painting.
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