depict

[dih-pikt]

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verb (used with object)

to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
to represent or characterize in words; describe.

Origin of depict

1625–35; < Latin dēpictus (past participle of dēpingere), equivalent to dē- de- + pic- past participle stem of pingere to paint + -tus past participle suffix

Related formsde·pict·er, de·pic·tor, nounde·pic·tion, nounde·pic·tive, adjectiveun·de·pict·ed, adjectivewell-de·pict·ed, adjective

Synonyms

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1. reproduce, draw, paint, limn.

Synonym study

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.

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Examples from the Web for depicted

Contemporary Examples

The petroleum industry has depicted fracking as a few antiseptic drills dug on peaceful farmland.
New York’s Conservative Fracking Ban
Jay Michaelson
December 20, 2014
Paris as depicted by contemporary photography appears… lackluster.
A History of Paris in 150 Photographs
Sarah Moroz
December 14, 2014
In it, the firebrand Republican senator from Texas is depicted as a kid-friendly “passionate fighter for limited government.”
Ted Cruz saves America in This Right-Wing Coloring Book
Asawin Suebsaeng
November 13, 2014
In The Theory of Everything, the “master of the universe” is depicted as a gentle man and loving—albeit conflicted—husband.
The Other Side of Stephen Hawking: Strippers, Aliens, and Disturbing Abuse Claims
Marlow Stern
November 6, 2014
Mystics are often depicted as being one with nature and having a strong relationship with animals.
The Walking Dead’s Luke Skywalker: Rick Grimes Is the Perfect Modern-Day Mythical Hero
Regina Lizik
October 28, 2014

Historical Examples

In his fight with Cloten he is depicted as a rare swordsman of wonderful magnanimity.
The Man Shakespeare
Frank Harris
Stupefaction was depicted on the major's face, and he became livid.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt
But there are other cases such as that depicted by Brieux in "Les Avariés."
The Sexual Question
August Forel
Then everywhere was consternation; dumb, deep rage was depicted on every countenance.
The Downfall
Emile Zola
Here is the Man of the Hour, depicted in all his naked realism.
Blood and Iron
John Hubert Greusel

British Dictionary definitions for depicted

depict

verb (tr)

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

Derived Formsdepicter or depictor, noundepiction, noundepictive, adjective

Word Origin

C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint

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Word Origin and History for depicted

depict

v.

early 15c., from Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine," from de- "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" (see paint (v.)). Related: Depicted; depicting.

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Examples from the Web for depicted

Contemporary Examples

The petroleum industry has depicted fracking as a few antiseptic drills dug on peaceful farmland.

Paris as depicted by contemporary photography appears… lackluster.

In it, the firebrand Republican senator from Texas is depicted as a kid-friendly “passionate fighter for limited government.”

In The Theory of Everything, the “master of the universe” is depicted as a gentle man and loving—albeit conflicted—husband.

Mystics are often depicted as being one with nature and having a strong relationship with animals.

Historical Examples

In his fight with Cloten he is depicted as a rare swordsman of wonderful magnanimity.

Stupefaction was depicted on the major's face, and he became livid.

But there are other cases such as that depicted by Brieux in "Les Avariés."

Then everywhere was consternation; dumb, deep rage was depicted on every countenance.

Here is the Man of the Hour, depicted in all his naked realism.

depict

Word Origin

Word Origin and History for depicted

depict

v.

Origin of depict