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describe

verb

/dɪˈskraɪb/

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

She described the scene vividly.

describe in detail

explain, portray, depict, illustrate, narrate

confuse, obscure, distort

describe briefly, describe fully, describe process, describe situation

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

to give food to a person or animal

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

to stop living; to cease to exist

To ask for information; to investigate.