describe vs name

name vs describe

describe is not a noun while name is a noun.

describe and name both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
describe	No	No	Yes	No
name	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, describe and name are synonyms defined as:

describe and name: identify as in botany or biology, for example

Other synonyms of describe include discover, distinguish, identify, key, key out.

describe (noun)	name (noun)
	by the sanction or authority of
	a language unit by which a person or thing is known
	a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
	family based on male descent
	a well-known or notable person
	a person's reputation

describe (verb)	name (verb)
identify as in botany or biology, for example	determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
give a description of	identify as in botany or biology, for example
to give an account or representation of in words	give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
make a mark or lines on a surface	assign a specified (usually proper) name to
	make reference to
	mention and identify by name
	give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
	create and charge with a task or function
	charge with a function; charge to be

Difference between describe and name

Words related to "name"

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