Synonyms of DESCRIBING

verb

1. give a description of

   • DESCRIBE13
   • DEPICT11
   • DRAW8

2. to give an account or representation of in words

   • REPORT8
   • DESCRIBE13
   • ACCOUNT11

3. make a mark or lines on a surface

   • TRACE7
   • DRAW8
   • LINE4
   • DESCRIBE13
   • DELINEATE10

4. identify as in botany or biology, for example

   • IDENTIFY15
   • DISCOVER14
   • KEY10
   • DISTINGUISH16
   • DESCRIBE13
   • NAME6

   Also: key out.