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DESCRIBING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Describing.

Describing - as a verb

Give a description of

Example: "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depict11draw8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exposit16expound17set forth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To give an account or representation of in words

Example: "Discreet italian police described it in a manner typically continental"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
account11report8

Make a mark or lines on a surface

Example: "Draw a line"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10draw8line4trace7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Identify as in botany or biology, for example

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discover14distinguish16identify15key10key outname6

Example Sentences

"I am describing the scene in great detail."
"She is describing her feelings about the book."
"He spent hours describing his dream to me."
"The witness is describing what she saw on the night of the incident."
"The artist is describing how he created the painting."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCRIBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, describing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCRIBING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DESCRIBING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, describing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCRIBING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DESCRIBING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, describing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCRIBING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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