Describe
Describe verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Usage example: he tried to describe the dream he had last night as accurately as he could
Demonstrate is a synonym for describe in explain topic. In some cases you can use "Demonstrate" instead a verb "Describe", when it comes to topics like portray.
Demonstrate
Demonstrate verb - To gain full recognition or acceptance of.
Describe is a synonym for demonstrate in explain topic. Sometimes you can use "Describe" instead a verb "Demonstrate", if it concerns topics such as portray.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- illustrate and describe
- illustrate and demonstrate
- express and describe
- express and demonstrate
- display and describe
- display and demonstrate
- show and describe
- show and demonstrate
- present and describe
- present and demonstrate
- set forth and describe
- set forth and demonstrate
- indicate and describe
- indicate and demonstrate
Common collocations
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