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depict

[dih-pikt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to represent by or as if by painting or other visual image; portray; delineate.
Synonyms: limn, paint, draw, reproduce
to represent or characterize in words; describe.

depict

/ dɪˈpɪkt /

verb

to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc; delineate; portray
to represent in words; describe

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Other Word Forms

depicter noun
depictor noun
depiction noun
depictive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of depict¹

First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin dēpictus (past participle of dēpingere ), equivalent to dē- de- + pic- past participle stem of pingere “to paint” ( paint ) + -tus past participle suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of depict¹

C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint

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Synonym Study

Depict, portray, sketch imply a representation of an object or scene by colors or lines, or by words. Depict emphasizes vividness of detail: to depict the confusion of departure. Portray emphasizes faithful representation: We could not portray the anguish of the exiles. Sketch suggests the drawing of the outlines of the most prominent features or details, often in a preparatory way: to sketch the plans for a community development.

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Example Sentences

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Christmas cards often depict scenes blanketed in snow.

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