name vs describe

describe vs name

name is a noun but describe is not a noun.

name and describe both are verbs.

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

As verbs, name and describe are synonyms defined as:

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

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

name (noun)	describe (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

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

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