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DESCRIBE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Describe.

How to pronounce describe:

US

Describe - as a verb

Give a description of

Example: "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depict11draw8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exposit16expound17set forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To give an account or representation of in words

Example: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
account11report8

Make a mark or lines on a surface

Example: "Draw a line"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10draw8line4trace7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Identify as in botany or biology, for example

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discover14distinguish16identify15key10key outname6

Example Sentences

"Can you describe your favorite movie?"
"The witness was asked to describe the suspect's appearance."
"She struggled to describe the feeling in words."
"He tried to describe the taste of the exotic dish."
"The artist's painting beautifully describes the beauty of nature."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, describe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCRIBE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DESCRIBE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, describe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCRIBE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DESCRIBE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, describe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCRIBE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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