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depict

[ dih-pikt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to represent by or as if by painting or other visual image; portray; delineate.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. to represent or characterize in words; describe.


depict

/ ɪˈɪ /

verb

  1. to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc; delineate; portray
  2. to represent in words; describe
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ辱پ, adjective
  • ˈ辱ٱ, noun
  • ˈ辱پDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·辱· ·辱·ٴǰ noun
  • ·辱·پDz noun
  • ·辱·پ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of depict1

First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin ŧ辱ٳܲ (past participle of ŧ辱Բ ), equivalent to ŧ- de- + pic- past participle stem of pingere “to paint” ( paint ) + -tus past participle suffix
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of depict1

C17: from Latin ŧ辱Բ, 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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There’s a mundanity to the world Trương depicts here, yet also a kind of beguiling vision of what this world holds.

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As depicted in Samir Oliveros’ film inspired by this odd moment in television history, the “luckiest man” nickname was hastily brainstormed by the panicking producers backstage, hoping to spin their expensive oversight into TV gold.

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Female friendship has become the emotional workhorse of modern drama and comedy, but it’s tough to think of one more vividly depicted than this one.

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The long flashback sequence shows some graphic scenes depicting Hindus committing violent crimes against Muslims during the violence.

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Disabled people are often depicted on screen as positive and resilient.

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