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describe

describe

Meaning of describe

English

say what someone or something is like in detail

Русский

подробно рассказывать, какой человек или предмет

describe

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈskraɪb/
American English
/dɪˈskraɪb/

describe with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом describe

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • describe your styleописывать свой стиль
  • describe a lookописывать образ
  • describe the outfitописывать наряд
  • describe personal tasteописывать личный вкус
  • describe fashion trendsописывать модные тренды

describe usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Can you describe the man?

Вы можете описать этого мужчину?

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Describe your best friend.

Опиши своего лучшего друга.

describe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between describe, depict, portray, detail, characterize, outline, recount, and explain

D
🇬🇧English
depict

Show in art, film or writing.

B2rare word

ENThe book depicts village life in the 19th century.

P
🇬🇧English
portray

Show a person or role in a certain way.

B2rare word

ENThe actor portrayed the leader convincingly.

🇬🇧English

List every detail; formal.

B1rare word

ENShe detailed the steps of the ceremony.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

Describe typical features; analytical.

B2rare word

ENScholars characterize the festival as a mix of old and new customs.

🇬🇧English

Give only the main points.

B1often

ENPlease outline the country's main traditions.

R
🇬🇧English
recount

Tell what happened, in order.

B2rare word

ENHe recounted the legend passed down in his family.

🇬🇧English

Make clear why or how, not what it looks like.

A2very often

ENCan you explain how the ceremony works?

🇬🇧English

Give information or a story to someone.

A1very often

ENTell me about your holiday.

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describe belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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describe meaning: what does it mean?

say what someone or something is like in detail

describe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

describe is pronounced as /dɪˈskraɪb/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

describe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Вы можете описать этого мужчину? Translation: Can you describe the man?

Is describe part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, describe can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is describe part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, describe can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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