describe in Dutch
describe in Dutch is beschrijven, omschrijven — describe means to put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
describe in Dutch
beschrijven
(transitive) To represent in words.
omschrijven
(transitive) To represent in words.
What does "describe" mean?
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verb To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
"Can you describe the man you saw at the door?"
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verb To trace or form a particular shape, especially in geometry.
"The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse."
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describe in a sentence
- Can you describe the man you saw at the door?
- She struggled to describe how the medicine made her feel.
- The comet's orbit describes a long, narrow ellipse.
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What is "describe" in Dutch?
"describe" in Dutch is beschrijven, omschrijven. describe means: To put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
How do you use "describe" in a sentence?
Example: "Can you describe the man you saw at the door?" In Dutch, "describe" is beschrijven, omschrijven.
Are there other ways to say "describe" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "describe": beschrijven, omschrijven.
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