Definitions

1. verb

to give a detailed account or representation of something, especially in words.

“She tried to describe the beauty of the sunset to her friend.”

2. verb

to portray or represent something in words or images.

“The artist was tasked with describing the cityscape in her painting.”

3. verb

to give the details of something, especially in a written or spoken account.

“The journalist had to describe the events of the evening news.”

4. noun

a detailed account or representation of something.

“The novel was a great description of life in the 19th century.”