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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-skrahyb
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskraɪb



Definition of describe

Origin :
  • early 13c., descriven, from Old French descrivre, descrire (13c.), from Latin describere "to write down, copy; sketch, represent" (see description). Reconstructed with Latin spelling 16c. Related: Describable; described, describes, describing.
  • verb explain in speech, writing
Example sentences :
  • "Better not try to describe her—while I'm by, you know," said Mrs. Drelmer, sympathetically.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But how shall I describe his face when major Marvel entered!
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • (b) Describe the filling and closing of jars in this method.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • I should like to describe that evening; but it is really worse to describe than the boys.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Describe the preparation of oranges for salads and desserts.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • I will not attempt to describe my astonishment in reading the note this moment received from you.
  • Extract from : « Lady Susan » by Jane Austen
  • Dumbfounded was a colorless word to describe her state of mind.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • So, when I tried to describe the most charming girl of whom I could think, I was describing you.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • It was a beautiful sight; but I am not going to describe it here.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
  • Positively I will not describe wedding-dresses, or a procession to church.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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