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Showing and describing information

Verbs for explaining ideas through description and examples.

A1A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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show

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please show me your drawing.
  2. We can show the visitors our new workshop.
  3. I will show you where the tools belong.

present

verb · 3 examples
  1. The students will present their findings tomorrow.
  2. We present the results at the weekly meeting.
  3. She plans to present a new proposal.

illustrate

verb · 3 examples
  1. These photographs illustrate the problem clearly.
  2. The teacher will illustrate the difference with two examples.
  3. A simple model can illustrate how the bridge works.

depict

verb · 3 examples
  1. The paintings depict life near the sea.
  2. These drawings depict local birds.
  3. The artist will depict the old station in winter.

portray

verb · 3 examples
  1. The novel will portray life in a small village.
  2. Her portraits portray people at work.
  3. The film aims to portray the family accurately.

represent

verb · 3 examples
  1. These models represent different types of houses.
  2. The blue pieces represent the visitors in our model.
  3. Each photograph can represent a stage of the process.

outline

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please outline your plan briefly.
  2. We will outline the main stages of the project.
  3. The guide can outline what happens during the visit.

detail

verb · 3 examples
  1. The report will detail the repair work.
  2. Please detail all the changes you made.
  3. The instructions detail each stage of assembly.

demonstrate

verb · 3 examples
  1. The instructor will demonstrate how to use the tool.
  2. Can you demonstrate the folding technique?
  3. We demonstrate the machine before each training session.

specify

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please specify the size you need.
  2. The plans specify which materials to use.
  3. You must specify the delivery address.

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