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described

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/dɪˈskraɪbd/ · de-scribed

To give an account or representation of in words.

Meanings

verbformal

To give an account or representation of in words.

الفاظ میں کسی چیز کا بیان کرنا یا وضاحت کرنا۔

بیان کیا

biaan kiya

Synonyms

explaineddepictedillustratedوضاحت کیچشم تصور میں لایانقشہ بنایا

Antonyms

concealobscuresuppressچھپانادھندلا کرناروکنا

Common Collocations

  • beautifully described
  • clearly described
  • previously described

Example Sentences

She described her journey in great detail.

اس نے اپنے سفر کی تفصیل بیان کی۔

Us ne apne safar ki tafseel bayan ki.

The teacher described the concept to the students.

استاد نے طلباء کو تصور کی وضاحت کی۔

Ustaad ne talba ko tasavvur ki wazahat ki.

He described the painting as vibrant and dynamic.

اس نے پینٹنگ کو متحرک اور زندگی سے بھرپور بیان کیا۔

Us ne painting ko mutaharik aur zindagi se bharpoor bayan kiya.

Easily Confused With

prescribed:While 'described' refers to outlining or defining something, 'prescribed' is about setting rules or guidelines.

Word Family

description
nounتفصیل
descriptive
adjectiveتفصیلی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'describe' like painting a picture with words.

Imagine an artist describing a beautiful landscape.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "describere" — to write down, to describe

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from Latin 'describere', which combines 'de-' (down) and 'scribere' (to write). It has been in use since the late Middle Ages in English.