Describe (verb)

1. To give a verbal or written account of the features or characteristics of (someone or something).
2. To depict or characterize (someone or something) in a particular way.
3. To sketch or draw (something) in words.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin describere, from de- "completely" + scribere "write".

Examples:

1. Can you describe the suspect?
2. The author describes the setting in great detail.
3. He described his dream to the therapist.
4. The teacher asked the students to describe the picture.
5. She described the dress as beautiful.