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CEFR A2 · Verbs
describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To describe means to say or write what someone or something is like, giving details about its appearance, qualities, or characteristics.
Synonyms
portray
depict
explain
illustrate
characterize
Antonyms
hide
conceal
obscure
Translations
describe in your language
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عربي
وصف شيء يعني الحديث عن صفاته.
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اردو
بیان کرنا یا کسی چیز کی خصوصیات بتانا۔
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हिंदी
वर्णन करना मतलब किसी चीज़ के बारे में बताना।
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中文
描述是说明某人或某事的样子。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
When you describe something, you tell others about it. You use words to paint a picture. You share details so they can imagine it.
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Memory TipThink of 'describe' as 'de-scribe' - to write down details.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Can you describe (tell about) the new student to me?
The witness tried to describe (explain) the thief's face to the police.
It's hard to describe (put into words) how happy I feel right now.
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