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redescribe

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːdɪˈskraɪb//

KK: /rɪˈdɪsˌkraɪb/

verb
Definition

To explain or present something in a different way or with more detail than before.


Example

The teacher asked the students to redescribe the story in their own words.


Tense Forms

Past: redescribed

Past Participle: redescribed


Conversation
Sloth A
I think I need to redescribe my project idea to make it clearer.
Sloth B
That sounds like a good plan! What part are you struggling with?
Sloth A
I just want to ensure my main points come across better.
Sloth B
Maybe going through it again will help you find the right words.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restate
recount
rephrase
Antonyms
misrepresent
obscure
confuse
Root Explanation

Redescribe → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "describe" (from Latin "describere", meaning to write down or depict). The word "redescribe" means to write down or depict something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'writing down' ('describe') — that’s why redescribe means to write something down again.

Visually Confused Words
predescribe
foredescribe
rescribe
describe
represcribe
prescribe
describer
escribe
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