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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Describe \De*scribe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Described}; p. pr & vb n. {Describing}.] [L. describere, descriptum de- + scribere to write: cf OE descriven, OF descrivre, F. d['e]crire. See {Scribe}, and cf {Descry}.] 1. To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of to delineate; to trace or mark out as to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle. 2. To represent by words written or spoken; to give an account of to make known to others by words or signs; as the geographer describes countries and cities. 3. To distribute into parts groups, or classes; to mark off to class. [Obs.] Passed through the land, and described it by cities into seven parts in a book. --Josh. xviii. 9. Syn: To set forth; represent; delineate; relate; recount; narrate; express; explain; depict; portray; chracterize.
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