describe

/dɪˈskraɪb/

verb

opisywać

/ɔpɨˈsɨvat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

przedstawiać

Definition

To say or write what someone or something is like, giving details about their appearance, character, or qualities.

Examples

Can you describe your new house to me?

Czy możesz opisać mi swój nowy dom?

The witness described the thief as tall and thin.

Świadek opisał złodzieja jako wysokiego i szczupłego.

Synonyms

portray characterize depict

Collocations

describe a scenedescribe in detaildescribe accurately

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