describe
verb (used with object)
to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of.
described
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past participleof describe.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof describe.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
describeverb (used with object)to tell or depict in written or spoken words; give an account of.
Example Sentences
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Ward described the bill as an important step in keeping a strong press corps in California, which he said is more important than ever in an era of digital misinformation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
In one study of women who underwent egg freezing at the University of California, San Francisco, 88 percent described feeling more control over their reproductive planning thanks to the procedure.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Natalie's mother, Lisa Kirton, described her as "a beautiful soul, who would have done anything for anybody".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Workers rescued from dam projects along the Trishuli valley described a disaster that unfolded with terrifying speed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
At the very least, he talked about the dead-drop location, and he described the CIA’s secret telephone signal.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
