Words Like DESCRIBE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DESCRIBE.

24 Alternative Words Similar to describe

1 Depict Verb      Synonym Words Like Depict
2 Draw Verb      Synonym Words Like Draw
3 Report Verb      Synonym Words Like Report
4 Account Verb      Synonym Words Like Account
5 Trace Verb      Synonym Words Like Trace
6 Line Verb      Synonym Words Like Line
7 Delineate Verb      Synonym Words Like Delineate
8 Identify Verb      Synonym Words Like Identify
9 Discover Verb      Synonym Words Like Discover
10 Key Verb      Synonym Words Like Key
11 Distinguish Verb      Synonym Words Like Distinguish
12 Name Verb      Synonym Words Like Name
13 Exposit Verb      Synonym Words Like Exposit
14 Expound Verb      Synonym Words Like Expound
15 Inform Verb      Synonym Words Like Inform
16 Mark Verb      Synonym Words Like Mark
17 Class Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Class
18 Inscribe Verb      Hyponym Words Like Inscribe
19 Circumscribe Verb      Hyponym Words Like Circumscribe
20 Write Verb      Hyponym Words Like Write
21 Construct Verb      Hyponym Words Like Construct
22 Sketch Verb      Hyponym Words Like Sketch
23 Outline Verb      Hyponym Words Like Outline
24 Represent Verb      Hyponym Words Like Represent

4 examples of describe

1 to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle.
2 the geographer describes countries and cities
3 Milton describes with uncommon force and beauty
4 trace the outline of a figure in the sand

10 definitions of describe

1 To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out
2 To represent by words written or spoken; to give an account of; to make known to others by words or signs.
3 To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.
4 To use the faculty of describing; to give a description.
5 make a mark or lines on a surface
6 to give an account or representation of in words
7 give a description of
8 identify as in botany or biology, for example
9 To give an account of in speech or writing.
10 To convey an idea or impression of; characterize: She described her childhood as a time of wonder and discovery.
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