limns

verb

Definition of limnsnext
present tense third-person singular of limn
as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words he limned the scene in the courtroom so perfectly I could practically see it

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  1. describes
  2. portrays
  3. depicts
Verb
  • This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.
    Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of describes
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  • King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of portrays
Verb
  • This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.
    Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of depicts
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limning

limns

limousine

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