DESCRIBING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word describing. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DESCRIBING
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appraising | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • exercising or involving careful evaluations | ||||||||
defining | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any process serving to define the shape of something | ||||||||
depicting | verbv | |||||||
noun • a representation by picture or portraiture | ||||||||
detailing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an individualized description of a particular instance | ||||||||
exemplifying | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • clarifying by use of examples | ||||||||
interpreting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious | ||||||||
portraying | verbv | |||||||
noun • a representation by picture or portraiture | ||||||||
recounting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act of narration | ||||||||
articulating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language • consisting of segments held together by joints verb • provide with a joint • put into words or an expression • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way • unite by forming a joint or joints • express or state clearly | ||||||||
cataloging | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • To put into a catalogue. • To make a catalogue of. • To add items (e.g. books) to an existing catalogue. noun • The act of arranging in, or as if in, a catalogue. | ||||||||
charactering | ||||||||
verb • To write (using characters); to describe. | ||||||||
characterizing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of • be characteristic of | ||||||||
delineating | verbv | |||||||
verb • To sketch out, draw or trace an outline. • To depict, represent with pictures. • To describe or depict with words or gestures. • To outline or mark out. | ||||||||
elucidating | verbv | |||||||
verb • make clear and (more) comprehensible • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear | ||||||||
explaining | verbv | |||||||
verb • make plain and comprehensible • define • serve as a reason or cause or justification of | ||||||||
expressing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system • public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops • rapid transport of goods adverb • by express adjective satellite • not tacit or implied • without unnecessary stops verb • give expression to • articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise • serve as a means for expressing something • indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. • manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait) • obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action • send by rapid transport or special messenger service | ||||||||
illustrating | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • clarify by giving an example of • depict with an illustration • supply with illustrations | ||||||||
narrating | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • provide commentary for a film, for example • narrate or give a detailed account of | ||||||||
outlining | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||||
representing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • be representative or typical for • be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute • serve as a means of expressing something • be typical of • form or compose • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • create an image or likeness of • play a role or part • perform (a play), especially on a stage • describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality • point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance • bring forward and present to the mind • to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) | ||||||||