verb
describe
dih-SKRYBE/dɪˈskraɪb/
To trace the outline or defining features of something.
The woman describes the dog's floppy ears and spots to the listener.
Etymology
The pieces mean “write down.” The Latin verb also meant “sketch” or “represent,” connecting written recording with the broader act of showing what something is like, whether in writing or speech.
In context
to describe the actions of the herbs so I'll start with the actions because that might be a little bit more clear-cut actions are describing what sort of effect we expect the plant to have
More examples
- The witness described the driver's face to the police.
- Use a compass to describe a circle on the paper.
- The dancer's hand describes a slow arc through the air.
Forms
describe · describes · described · describing
description noun — An account or representation of something's features.
descriptive adjective — Giving details about something's features or qualities.