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Described

Verb / dɪˈskraɪbd / Another word for described — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give an account of or represent in words

Synonyms & similar words

report delineate draw trace distinguish line describe account discover name key keyout identify depict narrated related told reported outlined presented depicted portrayed illustrated characterized delineated defined explained interpreted translated rendered recited rehearsed verbalized articulated

Synonyms by register

Formal

characterized depicted portrayed delineated

Informal

explained told laid out spelled out

Literary

limned sketched

Antonyms

undescribed unspecified unmentioned omitted ignored unaccounted

Common collocations

  • described in detail
  • described as follows
  • accurately described
  • fully described
  • poorly described
  • briefly described
  • clearly described

Word family

noun description
verb describe
adjective descriptive
adverb descriptively

Usage note

The past participle 'described' is often used passively. It implies a detailed account or explanation of something's characteristics or appearance.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher described the science experiment to the students.
  2. The witness described the suspect to the police.
  3. She described the taste of the cake as sweet and delicious.
  4. He described the sunset as beautiful and colorful.
  5. The author described the main character in great detail.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a good word is worth a thousand pictures. - Marie Dubsky
  • The limits of my language means the limits of my world. - Ludwig Wittgenstein
  • Words are but the signs of ideas. - Samuel Johnson

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