depict
- to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
- to represent or characterize in words; describe.
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portray, represent, sketch, characterize, detail, reproduce, paint, interpret, illustrate, delineate, picture, outline, relate, image, state, limn, report, design, narrate, sculptExamples from the Web for depict
Contemporary Examples of depict
On the opposite end of the spectrum are two other standout works, which depict Mary as a loving, nurturing mother.
The resultant pop culture is as morbid and contagious as the epidemics they depict.
As a reward for her attempt to depict the consequences of online commenters, Gwyneth Paltrow has become their latest victim.
Gwyneth Was Right: America Turned Communication Into a Weaponized BattlefieldJames Poulos
June 1, 2014
The show tried to depict consensual sex between Jaime and Cersei Lannister—but messed up big time.
These photos, which were shared by residents and local news outlets on Twitter, depict the chaos.
Historical Examples of depict
Shakespeare is perfectly willing to depict Hotspur as scorning the arts.
The Man ShakespeareFrank Harris
With what pencil and on what kind of plate could one depict it?
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
The painter would not depict every twig, as would the naturalist.
The ForestStewart Edward White
I cannot depict to you my surprise at hearing him speak in this way.
With Joan at his side he moved in a mental paradise which no language could depict.
The Golden WomanRidgwell Cullum
depict
- to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc; delineate; portray
- to represent in words; describe