describe in Latin
describe in Latin is dēscrībō, describere — describe means to put something into words, giving an account of what it is like.
describe in Latin
dēscrībō
(transitive) To represent in words.
describere
(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 Latin?
"describe" in Latin is dēscrībō, describere. 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 Latin, "describe" is dēscrībō, describere.
Are there other ways to say "describe" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "describe": dēscrībō, describere.
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