/dɪˈskraɪb/
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Meaning
To say or write what someone or something is like, so others can picture it.
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Word origin
From Latin describere, meaning to write down or copy off, from scribere, to write.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- describere
Grammar
Examples
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"Describe" means to say what someone is like.
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"Describes" is the form used with he, she, or it.
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"Described" is the past form of "describe".
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 7: describe, hunter, healthy and 7 more words.