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DESCRIBING Synonyms

There are 35 synonyms of the word describing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word describing. (close relations)
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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)

Best Hypernyms For DESCRIBING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for describing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
exposit expound inform mark
Phrases (1)
set forth

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