1. to give an account or representation of in words
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘describe’
2. to trace or draw the outline of something
Usage: formal; less common

Examples

• She describes her hometown as peaceful and quiet.
• The witness describes the suspect as tall with dark hair.
• This book describes the history of ancient Rome.
• He describes his job duties in detail during the interview.
• The teacher describes the experiment step by step.
• The article describes recent changes in climate patterns.
• The compass describes a perfect circle when rotated.