verb “describe”
infinitive describe; he describes; past tense described; past part. described; ger. describing
- to tell or write about something using words
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She described the sunset as a blend of pink, orange, and purple hues.
- to move in a specific shape
The dancer's arms described a graceful arc in the air.
- to officially name and explain a new type of plant or animal in science
The new species of butterfly was described by the entomologist in her latest research paper.