describe meaning and definition

DESCRIBE verb

Definition of describe (verb)

1. give a description of
   • "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"
   • synonyms: depict, draw
2. to give an account or representation of in words
   • "Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental"
   • synonyms: account, report
3. make a mark or lines on a surface
   • "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
   • synonyms: delineate, draw, line, trace
4. identify as in botany or biology, for example
   • synonyms: discover, distinguish, identify, key, key out, name