Definitions

1. verb

to give a detailed account of the nature, features, or characteristics of something

“She took a moment to describe the breathtaking view from the top of the mountain.”

2. verb

to depict or represent something in words or images

“The artist set out to describe the beauty of the sunset in his painting.”

3. noun

a description of something

“The author included a detailed description of the setting in the beginning of the novel.”

4. transitive verb

to attribute or give a characteristic to something

“The teacher asked the students to describe the main theme of the book they read.”

5. transitive verb

to assign a name or label to something

“The scientist was asked to describe the newly discovered species of plant.”

6. intransitive verb

to give a description of something

“She went on to describe her favorite childhood memory.”