depict
[ dih-pikt ]
/ dɪˈpɪkt /
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verb (used with object)
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Origin of depict
synonym study for depict
1, 2. 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.
OTHER WORDS FROM depict
de·pict·er, de·pic·tor, nounde·pic·tion, nounde·pic·tive, adjectiveWords nearby depict
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British Dictionary definitions for depict
depict
/ (dɪˈpɪkt) /
verb (tr)
to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc; delineate; portray
to represent in words; describe
Derived forms of depict
depicter or depictor, noundepiction, noundepictive, adjectiveWord Origin for depict
C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint
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