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to describe
01
descrivere
to give details about someone or something to say what they are like
Transitive: to describe sth
Example
The guide described the historical significance of the ancient ruins.
She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.
The scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings.
02
descrivere, caratterizzare
to identify and classify a plant, animal, or other organism based on its distinguishing characteristics
Transitive: to describe an organism
Example
The herpetologist described the reptile species found in the desert.
The taxonomist described the plant specimen collected in the mountain region.
03
descrivere, delineare
to outline or delineate a shape, pattern, or form by marking lines on a surface
Transitive: to describe a shape or pattern
Example
With chalk in hand, the teacher described the outline of the human body on the blackboard.
Using a laser pointer, the astronomer described the trajectory of the comet across the night sky.
The cartographer described the boundaries of the territory on the map, delineating its borders with precision.
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The guide described the historical significance of the ancient ruins.
She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.
The scientist used graphs and charts to describe the research findings.
The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting.
He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.
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