describe — to give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskraɪb/
Korean meaning: 묘사하다, 서술하다, 설명하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-스크라이브 (강세: 스크라이브)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother describes her cooking as 'a pinch of love and a dash of magic.'
- The witness described the thief as 'someone who clearly skipped leg day at the gym.'
- Please describe your symptoms to the doctor.
describe
VERB//dɪˈskraɪb//
to give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events
A witness describes the suspect's appearance to the detective
She can describe, prescribe, and inscribe medical wisdom!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '아래로 쓰다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 '상세히 기록하다'의 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 마치 위에서 아래로 차근차근 써내려가며 설명하는 모습을 연상할 수 있어요.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother describes her cooking as 'a pinch of love and a dash of magic.'”
“The witness described the thief as 'someone who clearly skipped leg day at the gym.'”
“Please describe your symptoms to the doctor.”
“She described her first day at work as 'organized chaos with free coffee.'”
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