answer to the description of



answer to the description of someone

Fig. to match a particular set of physical or facial characteristics. Chuck answers to the description his sister gave us. The man in police custody answers to the description of the burglar.
See also: answer, description, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BronteBRAHN-teeEnglish (Rare)
MaciMAY-seeEnglish (Modern)
Glorianaglawr-ee-AN-əEnglish (Rare)
Egon-German
Severose-VE-roItalian, Spanish
Celestynatse-les-TIN-ahPolish