Definition of 'describe'

Verb

1. give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"
      Synonyms: depict draw
2. to give an account or representation of in words; "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
      Synonyms: report account
3. identify as in botany or biology, for example
      Synonyms: identify discover key key out distinguish name
4. make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
      Synonyms: trace draw line delineate

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