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to describe
01
to give details about someone or something to say what they are like
Transitive: to describe sth
Examples
He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.
She described her feelings of excitement before the big event.
02
to identify and classify a plant, animal, or other organism based on its distinguishing characteristics
Transitive: to describe an organism
Examples
The botanist described the newly discovered flower species and assigned it the scientific name " Rosa nova ".
The taxonomist described the plant specimen collected in the mountain region.
03
to outline or delineate a shape, pattern, or form by marking lines on a surface
Transitive: to describe a shape or pattern
Examples
The cartographer described the boundaries of the territory on the map, delineating its borders with precision.
With chalk in hand, the teacher described the outline of the human body on the blackboard.
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