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- pronunciation:
- dih
skraIb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
describes, describing, described |
| definition: |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words.
He described the costumes worn in the movie to all of his friends.- synonyms:
- portray
- similar words:
- characterize, detail, narrate, relate, report
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| related words: |
call, clarify, demonstrate |
| derivation: |
describable (adj.) |
The word describe
contains the following parts:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, deduct, defer, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, delete, demerit, depend, deport, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despise, detach, detect, detract, independence
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
scrib, script
Latin
root
that means to write
Example words:
describe, description, descriptive, inscribe, manuscript, postscript, prescribe, prescription, scribble, scribe1, script, Scripture, subscribe, subscription
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