DESCRIBE

[verb] [T] - to say or write what (someone or something) is likeIn about 350 words, describe the perfect parent, politician or teacher.Could you describe your attacker, miss?He described the painting in detail.After they were released, the hostages graphically described their experiences.The book vividly describes the area's mountain scenery.Let me describe (to you) how it happened. [+ wh- word]She described Gary as (= said he was) shy, but I'd say he was just rude.Would you describe yourself as being (= Do you think you are) a hard worker?(dated) If you describe a shape, you draw it or move in a direction that follows the line of it.He used compasses to describe a circle.They watched as the missile described a curve across the night sky.