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Term: describe

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1:

Definition: to give an account or representation of something in words

Example sentence: She tried to describe the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.

Sense 2:

Definition: to explain or make clear

Example sentence: The teacher described the process of photosynthesis in great detail.

Sense 3:

Definition: to classify or categorize

Example sentence: The detective described the suspect as a tall, dark-haired man in his fifties.

Sense 4:

Definition: to depict or portray in a work of art

Example sentence: The painting beautifully describes the emotions of the characters.

Sense 5:

Definition: to trace the outline or shape of something

Example sentence: The architect described the building's design on paper before starting construction.

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