describe

Definition

To represent in words.

Etymology

From Middle English descriven, from Old French descrivre, from Latin dēscrībō (“I copy off, transcribe, sketch off, describe in painting or writing”), from dē (“off”) + scrībō (“write”); see scribe and shrive. Displaced native Old English āmearcian.

Example Sentences

• "The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."
• "The geographer describes countries and cities."
• "Several witnesses describe seeing lights in the sky that night."

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