English Dictionary
Definition of “depict”
depict (dɪˈpɪkt
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc; delineate; portray
- to represent in words; describe
Alternative Forms
deˈpicter deˈpictor noun deˈpiction noun deˈpictive adjective Word Origin
C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint
Synonyms
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illustrate,
portray,
picture,
paint,
outline,
draw,
sketch,
render,
reproduce,
sculpt,
delineate,
limn,
Usage examples
More importantly, he used his knack of caricature to depict suspects in his inquiries.
Fraser, Anthea, The Gospel Makers (1994)Seven scary pop-ups depict the five stages of menopause: denial, confusion, frustration, despair, and hope.
Maxim (2004)Waves of images depict stormy, ever-changing skies, brisk blasts of wind, blinding sunlight or the gloom of nightfall.
Toronto Sun (2003)THESE are the shocking images which will be used to depict the violent abuse of a child on British TV.
Sun, News of the World (2002)The situation is much the same for the painter who would try to depict something entirely strange.
Boyne, Roy, Foucault and Derrida - The Other Side Of Reason (1990)
