describe
/dɪˈskraɪb/
de · scribe
dɪ · ˈskraɪb
English Definition
v. to give an account of something in words
Significado en Español
describir
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “describe”:
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A
obscure
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B
hide
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C
depict
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D
conceal
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C — depict.
“describe” means v. to give an account of something in words
Common questions about “describe”
What does “describe” mean?
describe — v. to give an account of something in words. In Chinese: 描述.
How do you pronounce “describe”?
describe is pronounced /dɪˈskraɪb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · scribe.
Is “describe” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. describe appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
