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describe
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
to
give
a
clear
and
detailed
account
of
what
someone
or
something
is
like
,
using
spoken
or
written
words
ā¢
The
witness
described
the
suspect
ā
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
The
witness
described
the
suspect
ā
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
ā¢
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
ā
describere
āāā
de
ā (
down
)
+
ā
scribere
ā (
write
):
originally
ā
write
down
ā.
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
in
geometry
,
to
draw
or
trace
a
shape
,
line
,
or
figure
,
especially
with
a
tool
ā¢
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
ā¢
The
rocket
ā
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
rocket
ā
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
sense
of
ā
draw
a
geometrical
figure
ā
arose
in
the
late
16th
century
,
extending
the
original
idea
of
ā
setting
down
in
detail
ā.
contribute
verb
-
contribute
,
contributing
,
contributes
,
contributed
to
give
money
,
time
,
ideas
,
or
other
help
toward
a
common
fund
,
project
,
or
cause
ā¢
Many
parents
contribute
money
to
the
school
ā
s
science
fair
every
year
.
Many
parents
contribute
money
to
the
school
ā
s
science
fair
every
year
.
ā¢
Each
team
member
contributed
ideas
during
the
brainstorming
session
.
Each
team
member
contributed
ideas
during
the
brainstorming
session
.
from
Latin
ā
contribuere
ā ā
con-
ā
together
ā
+
tribuere
ā
to
allot
,
pay
.ā
verb
-
contribute
,
contributing
,
contributes
,
contributed
to
be
one
of
the
causes
of
a
particular
result
ā¢
Heavy
traffic
can
contribute
to
air
pollution
in
big
cities
.
Heavy
traffic
can
contribute
to
air
pollution
in
big
cities
.
ā¢
Lack
of
sleep
contributed
to
her
poor
exam
performance
.
Lack
of
sleep
contributed
to
her
poor
exam
performance
.
verb
-
contribute
,
contributing
,
contributes
,
contributed
to
write
and
send
articles
,
stories
,
or
other
material
for
publication
ā¢
She
regularly
contributes
travel
articles
to
the
local
newspaper
.
She
regularly
contributes
travel
articles
to
the
local
newspaper
.
ā¢
Several
experts
contributed
chapters
to
the
medical
textbook
.
Several
experts
contributed
chapters
to
the
medical
textbook
.
terrible
adjective
very
bad
,
unpleasant
,
or
of
extremely
poor
quality
ā¢
The
soup
tasted
terrible
,
so
Maya
pushed
the
bowl
away
.
The
soup
tasted
terrible
,
so
Maya
pushed
the
bowl
away
.
ā¢
Jake
felt
terrible
after
forgetting
his
sister
ā
s
birthday
.
Jake
felt
terrible
after
forgetting
his
sister
ā
s
birthday
.
From
Latin
terribilis
ā
frightful
,
to
be
feared
ā,
from
terrÄre
ā
to
frighten
ā.
Over
time
its
meaning
broadened
in
English
from
ā
causing
terror
ā
to
ā
extremely
bad
ā.
contribution
noun
Something
such
as
money
,
help
,
or
ideas
that
you
willingly
give
to
a
person
,
group
,
or
cause
so
they
can
reach
a
goal
.
ā¢
Each
guest
put
a
small
contribution
into
the
charity
box
at
the
door
.
Each
guest
put
a
small
contribution
into
the
charity
box
at
the
door
.
ā¢
The
villagers
ā
joint
contribution
paid
for
a
new
well
in
the
dry
season
.
The
villagers
ā
joint
contribution
paid
for
a
new
well
in
the
dry
season
.
From
Latin
'contributio'
meaning
'a
bringing
together'
,
from
'contribuere'
(
'con-'
together
+
'tribuere'
give
).
noun
The
part
played
by
a
person
or
thing
in
producing
or
achieving
a
result
;
something
that
helps
to
make
something
happen
or
be
better
.
ā¢
Ada
Lovelace
ā
s
contribution
to
computing
laid
the
groundwork
for
modern
programming
.
Ada
Lovelace
ā
s
contribution
to
computing
laid
the
groundwork
for
modern
programming
.
ā¢
Regular
exercise
makes
a
huge
contribution
to
good
mental
health
.
Regular
exercise
makes
a
huge
contribution
to
good
mental
health
.
noun
A
piece
of
writing
,
artwork
,
or
other
material
that
someone
sends
to
be
published
or
included
in
a
collection
,
meeting
,
or
event
.
ā¢
Her
short
story
was
accepted
as
a
contribution
to
the
school
magazine
.
Her
short
story
was
accepted
as
a
contribution
to
the
school
magazine
.
ā¢
The
artist
ā
s
only
contribution
to
the
exhibition
was
a
vivid
watercolor
of
the
harbor
.
The
artist
ā
s
only
contribution
to
the
exhibition
was
a
vivid
watercolor
of
the
harbor
.
noun
A
regular
payment
you
must
make
to
a
government
or
official
fund
,
especially
for
social
security
,
pension
,
or
insurance
.
ā¢
Employees
ā
National
Insurance
contribution
rates
rose
this
year
.
Employees
ā
National
Insurance
contribution
rates
rose
this
year
.
ā¢
Her
pension
contribution
is
automatically
taken
from
her
salary
each
month
.
Her
pension
contribution
is
automatically
taken
from
her
salary
each
month
.
distribution
noun
the
act
or
process
of
delivering
or
handing
out
goods
or
resources
to
various
people
or
places
ā¢
The
charity
organized
the
distribution
of
blankets
to
the
earthquake
survivors
.
The
charity
organized
the
distribution
of
blankets
to
the
earthquake
survivors
.
ā¢
A
truck
arrives
every
morning
for
the
distribution
of
fresh
bread
to
local
shops
.
A
truck
arrives
every
morning
for
the
distribution
of
fresh
bread
to
local
shops
.
From
Latin
distributio
ā
division
,
arrangement
ā,
from
distribuere
ā
to
divide
,
share
out
ā.
noun
the
way
something
is
spread
or
shared
over
an
area
,
group
,
or
period
of
time
ā¢
Scientists
mapped
the
distribution
of
endangered
birds
across
the
islands
.
Scientists
mapped
the
distribution
of
endangered
birds
across
the
islands
.
ā¢
Income
distribution
varies
greatly
between
urban
and
rural
communities
.
Income
distribution
varies
greatly
between
urban
and
rural
communities
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
.
noun
in
mathematics
and
statistics
,
a
set
showing
all
the
possible
values
of
data
and
how
often
they
occur
ā¢
The
data
followed
a
normal
distribution
around
the
average
value
.
The
data
followed
a
normal
distribution
around
the
average
value
.
ā¢
Understanding
the
probability
distribution
helps
predict
future
sales
.
Understanding
the
probability
distribution
helps
predict
future
sales
.
Adopted
for
mathematical
use
in
the
late
19th
century
,
extending
the
general
sense
of
ā
arrangement
ā
to
numerical
values
.
horrible
adjective
very
unpleasant
,
bad
,
or
disagreeable
in
quality
,
taste
,
or
experience
ā¢
This
coffee
tastes
horrible
ā
did
you
burn
it
?
This
coffee
tastes
horrible
ā
did
you
burn
it
?
ā¢
We
had
a
horrible
time
stuck
in
traffic
for
three
hours
.
We
had
a
horrible
time
stuck
in
traffic
for
three
hours
.
adjective
feeling
very
ill
,
unhappy
,
or
guilty
ā¢
I
ate
too
much
cake
,
and
now
I
feel
horrible
.
I
ate
too
much
cake
,
and
now
I
feel
horrible
.
ā¢
She
felt
horrible
about
forgetting
her
best
friend
ā
s
graduation
.
She
felt
horrible
about
forgetting
her
best
friend
ā
s
graduation
.
adjective
causing
horror
,
fear
,
or
shock
because
it
is
extremely
unpleasant
or
disturbing
ā¢
The
villagers
whispered
about
a
horrible
creature
that
roamed
the
forest
at
night
.
The
villagers
whispered
about
a
horrible
creature
that
roamed
the
forest
at
night
.
ā¢
Rescuers
arrived
at
a
horrible
scene
of
twisted
metal
and
shattered
glass
after
the
crash
.
Rescuers
arrived
at
a
horrible
scene
of
twisted
metal
and
shattered
glass
after
the
crash
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
French
horrible
,
from
Latin
horribilis
ā
to
shudder
at
ā,
related
to
horrere
ā
to
bristle
,
shudder
ā.
tribe
noun
A
group
of
people
who
share
the
same
ancestors
,
language
,
and
customs
,
especially
one
that
existed
before
modern
nations
were
formed
.
ā¢
The
Maasai
tribe
in
Kenya
is
famous
for
its
colorful
beadwork
.
The
Maasai
tribe
in
Kenya
is
famous
for
its
colorful
beadwork
.
ā¢
Each
tribe
had
its
own
unique
dance
and
music
.
Each
tribe
had
its
own
unique
dance
and
music
.
From
Latin
tribus
ā
one
of
the
three
original
divisions
of
the
Roman
people
.ā
noun
Informal
:
a
large
group
of
people
,
often
relatives
or
friends
,
who
feel
closely
connected
to
each
other
.
ā¢
When
my
entire
tribe
showed
up
for
the
picnic
,
the
park
suddenly
felt
tiny
.
When
my
entire
tribe
showed
up
for
the
picnic
,
the
park
suddenly
felt
tiny
.
ā¢
Online
gamers
often
find
their
tribe
in
shared
chat
rooms
.
Online
gamers
often
find
their
tribe
in
shared
chat
rooms
.
noun
Biology
:
a
taxonomic
rank
between
family
and
genus
that
groups
closely
related
organisms
together
.
ā¢
The
rose
family
is
divided
into
several
tribes
,
including
the
Rosinae
.
The
rose
family
is
divided
into
several
tribes
,
including
the
Rosinae
.
ā¢
Within
the
orchid
family
,
the
tribe
Cymbidieae
contains
many
showy
species
.
Within
the
orchid
family
,
the
tribe
Cymbidieae
contains
many
showy
species
.
distribute
verb
-
distribute
,
distributing
,
distributes
,
distributed
to
give
or
hand
out
things
to
many
people
so
that
each
one
gets
a
share
ā¢
The
volunteers
distributed
hot
meals
to
flood
victims
.
The
volunteers
distributed
hot
meals
to
flood
victims
.
ā¢
The
teacher
distributes
the
worksheets
at
the
start
of
every
lesson
.
The
teacher
distributes
the
worksheets
at
the
start
of
every
lesson
.
From
Latin
distribuere
ā
to
divide
,
allot
ā,
from
dis-
ā
apart
ā
+
tribuere
ā
to
assign
ā.
verb
-
distribute
,
distributing
,
distributes
,
distributed
to
spread
something
over
an
area
or
among
things
so
that
it
covers
or
affects
them
fairly
evenly
ā¢
Please
distribute
the
sand
evenly
across
the
playground
.
Please
distribute
the
sand
evenly
across
the
playground
.
ā¢
The
weight
of
the
bridge
is
distributed
across
several
steel
cables
.
The
weight
of
the
bridge
is
distributed
across
several
steel
cables
.
verb
-
distribute
,
distributing
,
distributes
,
distributed
(
mathematics
)
to
multiply
a
number
by
each
term
inside
brackets
,
applying
the
distributive
property
ā¢
To
simplify
3
(
x
+
2
),
you
distribute
the
3
and
get
3x
+
6
.
To
simplify
3
(
x
+
2
),
you
distribute
the
3
and
get
3x
+
6
.
ā¢
Remember
to
distribute
the
negative
sign
across
the
brackets
.
Remember
to
distribute
the
negative
sign
across
the
brackets
.
attribute
noun
a
quality
or
feature
that
is
typical
of
someone
or
something
ā¢
Honesty
is
an
attribute
that
all
leaders
should
have
.
Honesty
is
an
attribute
that
all
leaders
should
have
.
ā¢
Patience
is
an
important
attribute
when
teaching
young
children
.
Patience
is
an
important
attribute
when
teaching
young
children
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
attributus
,
past
participle
of
attribuere
ā
to
assign
ā.
verb
-
attribute
,
attributing
,
attributes
,
attributed
to
say
or
believe
that
something
is
caused
,
made
,
or
written
by
a
particular
person
or
thing
ā¢
She
attributes
her
success
to
hard
work
and
supportive
parents
.
She
attributes
her
success
to
hard
work
and
supportive
parents
.
ā¢
The
famous
painting
is
attributed
to
a
little-known
Italian
artist
.
The
famous
painting
is
attributed
to
a
little-known
Italian
artist
.
Same
Latin
root
as
the
noun
:
attributus
ā
assigned
ā.
noun
in
computing
,
a
piece
of
information
attached
to
a
file
or
element
that
gives
extra
details
about
it
ā¢
In
the
HTML
tag
,
the
'src'
attribute
tells
the
browser
where
to
find
the
image
.
In
the
HTML
tag
,
the
'src'
attribute
tells
the
browser
where
to
find
the
image
.
ā¢
The
file
ā
s
'created'
attribute
shows
the
date
it
was
made
.
The
file
ā
s
'created'
attribute
shows
the
date
it
was
made
.
Adopted
by
the
computing
field
in
the
1960sā70s
,
extending
the
general
sense
of
ā
quality
ā
to
digital
objects
.