English · Common Verbs
describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
[/dɪˈskraɪb/]
give details about
Beginnerverb
Definition
To say what someone or something is like by giving details.
Example
Can you describe the man you saw running away from the building last night?
Can you describe the man you saw running away from the building last night?
Etymology
From Latin 'describere' (to write down), from 'de-' and 'scribere' (to write).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in storytelling, reports, and answering questions about appearance.