When you ‘describe’ something, it’s like telling a story about it using words. Imagine you have a favorite toy. When you describe it, you tell your friend what it looks like, what color it is, how it feels, and maybe even what it can do. Describing is like painting a picture in someone else’s mind using your words.
Another way to think about describing is like being a detective. You use your eyes, ears, and hands to find out everything you can about something. Then, you tell others what you discovered. If you were describing a puppy, you might say it has soft fur, a wet nose, and makes a cute barking sound.
Describing is also like making a recipe. Just like you need to tell someone how much flour, sugar, or milk to use, when you describe, you give all the little details so someone else can understand exactly what you mean. If you were describing a cookie, you might say it’s round, sweet, and crumbly. This helps someone else imagine eating it, even if they can’t see or taste it right now.