describe describe /dɪˈskraɪb/

verb

1. () Give a description of  ( depict , draw , describe )
   give a description of
    He drew an elaborate plan of attack
   He drew an elaborate plan of attack
   
2. () To give an account or representation of in words  ( account , describe , report )
   to give an account or representation of in words
    Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
   Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental
   
3. () Identify as in botany or biology, for example  ( discover , distinguish , key out , describe , identify , key , name )
   identify as in botany or biology, for example
   
4. () Make a mark or lines on a surface  ( delineate , line , describe , draw , trace )
   make a mark or lines on a surface
    Draw a line
   draw a line
    Trace the outline of a figure in the sand
   trace the outline of a figure in the sand