Synonyms for de-scribing


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : dih-skrahyb
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskraɪb

Top 10 synonyms for de-scribing Other synonyms for the word de-scribing

Définition of de-scribing

Origin :
  • early 13c., descriven, from Old French descrivre, descrire (13c.), from Latin describere "to write down, copy; sketch, represent" (see description). Reconstructed with Latin spelling 16c. Related: Describable; described, describes, describing.
  • As in representing : adj purporting to depict
  • As in descriptive : adj explanatory
  • As in reporting : noun newsgathering
  • As in interpret : verb make sense of; define
  • As in outline : verb sketch out; plan
  • As in portray : verb represent, imitate
  • As in qualify : verb characterize, distinguish
  • As in recite : verb read out loud; narrate
  • As in recount : verb tell a story
  • As in rehearse : verb prepare for performance
  • As in relate : verb give an account of
  • As in report : verb communicate information, knowledge
  • As in represent : verb depict, show
  • As in sketch : verb draw, outline
  • As in spell out : verb clarify, explain
  • As in state : verb declare, assert
  • As in talk : verb produce words; inform
  • As in term : verb name something
  • As in typify : verb represent, characterize
  • As in unfold : verb make known
  • As in limn : verb depict
  • As in characterize : verb typify, distinguish
  • As in strategize : verb design
  • As in define : verb give description
  • As in demonstrate : verb explain, illustrate
  • As in describe : verb explain in speech, writing
  • As in design : verb plan, outline
  • As in designate : verb specify as selection
  • As in detail : verb specify, make clear
  • As in draw : verb create a likeness in a picture
  • As in etch : verb carve
  • As in explain : verb make clear; give a reason for
  • As in expound : verb talk about in great detail
  • As in identify : verb recognize; label

Antonyms for de-scribing

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