Described
Described adjective - Represented in words especially with sharpness and detail.
Identified and described are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Identified" instead the word "Described" as a verb or an adjective.
Identified
Identified adjective - Having the identity known or established.
Described and identified are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Described" instead the word "Identified" as a verb or an adjective.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- They are described but not identified by name in the scenes where they appear, although those with actual dialogue have billing in the Dramatis Personae.
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While the other B&B corps members are described as being from "Europe", "Africa", or "South America", Raging Beauty is specifically identified as being from Aceh.
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The astronomically huge New Jerusalem, described in the biblical Book of Revelation, is a visionary Shining City frequently identified with Heaven itself.
Source: Shining City
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