described

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or convey the nature, essence, or meaning of something through words; to give a detailed account or explanation.

  - "The teacher described the process of photosynthesis in detail."
  - "The author described the main character's feelings in an eloquent manner."

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Synonyms

betell , depict , portray , report , bewrite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with described
describe , prescribe , inscribe , promise , revive , mime , prime , sublime

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. describe (en) : To represent or convey the nature, essence, or meaning of something through words; to give a detailed account or explanation.
   

2. describe (en) : To represent or depict in a picture or drawing.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of described that leads to same result
describable , describe , described , describer , describers , describes , describing , self-described

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Forms

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

describes, describing, described

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Etymology

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

From Old French descrivre, from des- 'undo' + cryre '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 with all five vowels in a row is 'facetious'. However, the word 'describes' comes close with its five vowels arranged as follows: e-s-c-r-i-b-e-s.

2. The word 'describe' is used an average of 25 times per million words in the English language.

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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: A sequence of events or experiences related in a story.

2. Imagery: The use of language to create mental images 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 part of communication and plays a significant role in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Describing can help create vivid imagery, convey emotions, and set the tone for a story.

How to Memorize "described"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine yourself giving a detailed account of an object or scene.
   - Visualize yourself explaining a concept or idea to someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'describe' with the image of a teacher explaining a lesson.
   - Think of a detective describing a crime scene to the police.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-S-C-R-I-B-E to remember the steps in describing: Detail, Explanation, Sequence, Comparison, Reasoning, Imagery, Benefits, and Emotion.

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