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describe
[/dɪˈskraɪb/]
verb
descrever
1.
to give an account or representation of in words
She described the accident in detail to the police officer.
Ela descreveu o acidente em detalhes para o policial.
2.
to portray or depict in words; characterize
How would you describe your personality?
Como você descreveria sua personalidade?
3.
to trace or form the outline of something
The compass needle describes a circle.
A agulha da bússola descreve um círculo.
Synonyms
depict
portray
characterize
illustrate
explain
narrate
Antonyms
conceal
hide
obscure
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descrever
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
descrever
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
descrever
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
descrever
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
describe in detail
describe vividly
beyond description
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