describe

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or explain the nature, characteristics, or essence of something, typically by speaking or writing about it in detail.

  - "Can you describe the taste of this wine?"
  - "The artist described the landscape in great detail."

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Pronunciation

1. /dəˈskɹaɪb/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

betell , depict , portray , report , bewrite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with describe
devise , describe , prescribe , transcribe

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Variants

List of all variants of describe that leads to same result
describable , describe , described , describer , describers , describes , describing , can't even begin to describe

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

describing, described, describes, describable

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French descrivre, from des- 'un-' + crire 'to write'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The longest word in the English language that can be described using only six letters is 'stew'.

2. The word 'describe' is pronounced the same way in English and French, but the meanings are different.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Narrative: Describing is an essential component of narrative, which is the telling of a story.

2. Imagery: Describing creates vivid imagery in the reader's mind.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Describing is an essential skill in various fields such as literature, art, and education. In literature, describing is used to create vivid imagery and set the scene for the reader. In art, describing is used to analyze and critique works of art. In education, describing is used to help students understand complex concepts.

How to Memorize "describe"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'describe', visualize the action of describing something in detail. Imagine yourself speaking or writing about an object, place, or experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'describe' with the action of painting a picture with words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Describing is an art, paint a picture with words in your heart.'

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