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Meaning of describing
The primary meaning of the word "describing" is to give a detailed account or representation of something.
Etymology of describing
The word "describing" comes from the Old French word "descrivere", which is derived from the Latin words "de" (meaning "from" or "out of") and "scribere" (meaning "to write")
Historically, the word has been used to convey the idea of providing a detailed and accurate representation of something, whether it be an object, a person, a place, or an event
Synonyms
characterizing
defining
depicting
detailing
explaining
illustrating
interpreting
narrating
outlining
portraying
recounting
representing
specifying
summarizing
translating
visualizing
articulating
chronicling
clarifying
delineating
elaborating
exemplifying
expounding
expressing
highlighting
imagining
informing
outlining
picturing
reporting
sketching
symbolizing
typifying
vocalizing
Definitions
- To give a detailed account or representation of something
- * To represent or characterize something in words
- * To provide a detailed explanation or portrayal of something
Usage Examples
- The author spent several chapters describing the main character's childhood
- * The travel brochure describes the city as a vibrant and exciting destination
- * The scientist's job is to describe the properties and behavior of the newly discovered element
Antonyms
concealing
disguising
hiding
masking
misrepresenting
omitting
suppressing
withholding
glossing
downplaying
minimizing
neglecting
overlooking
silencing
stifling
underestimating
underplaying
underreporting
veiling