English dictionary · verb

describe

to give a detailed account of something in words

Meaning and definitions

1. to give a detailed account of something in words

Connected roots

• de-

  down, away, off

• scrib-

  writing

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These words share a recorded root connection. A shared root is a learning clue; it does not establish every step in a word’s history.

• define

  to state the exact meaning of a word or concept

• deposit

  a sum of money placed in a bank; a layer of material

• subscription

  Access to a resource for a period of time, generally for payment.

• subscribe

  to arrange to receive something regularly by paying in advance

• manuscript

  a document written by hand or an author's text before printing

• scripture

  A sacred writing or holy book.

• defect

  a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack

• postscript

  An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.

• dehydrate

  to remove water from; to lose a large amount of water from the body

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