depict

verb

de·pict di-ˈpikt How to pronounce depict (audio)

dē-

depicted; depicting; depicts

transitive verb

: to represent by or as if by a picture

a mural depicting a famous battle

: describe sense 1

the way the novelist depicts his female characters

depicter

di-ˈpik-tər How to pronounce depict (audio)

dē-

noun

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Depict and Depiction

If you depict someone or something, you show what that person or thing is like—either in some kind of image (such as a drawing, painting, photograph, or movie), or with words.

What results from your efforts to depict that person or thing can be called a depiction. The noun depiction is included at this entry without a definition because its meaning can be easily understood from the definition of the verb—it's the act of, or an instance of, depicting something or someone—but some examples of depiction in a sentence might be helpful:

The depiction of the battle in the painting is not historically correct.

I think the novel is a good depiction of a typical modern American marriage.

Many were moved by the film's depictions of animals helping people.

The author's depiction of the practice as uncommon is problematic; it's done by millions of people throughout the world every day.

The essay is an honest depiction of life in the city.

The book is fascinating in its depiction of the country's early history.

Example Sentences

The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history. Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps. The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store. Angels are usually depicted with wings. In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat. The movie depicts the life of early settlers. I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Styles and Corrin depict the couple as two lonely people who find a deep affection and appreciation in each other, even if their relationship is not motivated by conventional passions.

Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 While praising Gambrill’s leadership on one hand, cityhood proponents also depict her as unable to protect West Cobb from development due to the Democratic majority.

Brian Eason, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Two recent novels depict modern labor as a hallucinogenic hall of mirrors.

Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2022 Tourism Web sites depict it as a place far removed from the drug trade that has plagued so much of Mexico.

Peter Canby, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022 As a result, the memes depict an alternate version of Bush, one that might surprise older or straight fans.

Michelle Santiago Cortés, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2021 Carved from dark, polished sandstone, both Krishna statues depict the god as an 8-year-old boy who heroically lifts a mountain to protect a village and its residents from the rainstorm of a vengeful god.

Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2021 Though the bill was framed as a child-protection measure and a way to curb cyberbullying, activists depict it as an effort to limit free speech and silence criticism of the government.

Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2021 McDonald’s detailed black-and-white drawings depict dry land, although sometimes buried in snow.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	depict
释义	depict verb de·pict di-ˈpikt dē- depicted; depicting; depicts transitive verb 1 : to represent by or as if by a picture a mural depicting a famous battle 2 : describe sense 1 the way the novelist depicts his female characters depicter di-ˈpik-tər dē- noun Did you know? Depict and Depiction If you depict someone or something, you show what that person or thing is like—either in some kind of image (such as a drawing, painting, photograph, or movie), or with words. What results from your efforts to depict that person or thing can be called a depiction. The noun depiction is included at this entry without a definition because its meaning can be easily understood from the definition of the verb—it's the act of, or an instance of, depicting something or someone—but some examples of depiction in a sentence might be helpful: The depiction of the battle in the painting is not historically correct. I think the novel is a good depiction of a typical modern American marriage. Many were moved by the film's depictions of animals helping people. The author's depiction of the practice as uncommon is problematic; it's done by millions of people throughout the world every day. The essay is an honest depiction of life in the city. The book is fascinating in its depiction of the country's early history. Synonyms delineate describe draw image limn paint picture portray render set out sketch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history. Several of the architect's most famous buildings will soon be depicted on postage stamps. The photograph depicts the two brothers standing in front of a store. Angels are usually depicted with wings. In the drawing, the magic cap was depicted as a soft, black hat. The movie depicts the life of early settlers. I like the way she depicts the characters in her novels. See More Recent Examples on the Web Styles and Corrin depict the couple as two lonely people who find a deep affection and appreciation in each other, even if their relationship is not motivated by conventional passions. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 While praising Gambrill’s leadership on one hand, cityhood proponents also depict her as unable to protect West Cobb from development due to the Democratic majority. Brian Eason, ajc, 24 Apr. 2022 Two recent novels depict modern labor as a hallucinogenic hall of mirrors. Stephen Kearse, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2022 Tourism Web sites depict it as a place far removed from the drug trade that has plagued so much of Mexico. Peter Canby, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022 As a result, the memes depict an alternate version of Bush, one that might surprise older or straight fans. Michelle Santiago Cortés, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2021 Carved from dark, polished sandstone, both Krishna statues depict the god as an 8-year-old boy who heroically lifts a mountain to protect a village and its residents from the rainstorm of a vengeful god. Nora Mcgreevy, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2021 Though the bill was framed as a child-protection measure and a way to curb cyberbullying, activists depict it as an effort to limit free speech and silence criticism of the government. Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2021 McDonald’s detailed black-and-white drawings depict dry land, although sometimes buried in snow. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paint First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition depict verb de·pict di-ˈpikt depicted; depicting 1 : to represent by a picture 2 : to describe in words depict verb 1 as in to describe to give a representation or account of in words this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance describe portray illustrate paint render characterize set out picture delineate represent sketch define image recount limn outline summarize relate draw demonstrate display tell show suggest narrate exhibit report label trace recite qualify hint vignette silhouette sum up draft redescribe rehearse touch off reimage Antonyms & Near Antonyms distort misrepresent falsify color misstate twist pervert warp misdescribe garble See More 2 as in to characterize to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task Synonyms & Similar Words describe characterize portray represent define character identify indicate classify type categorize specify pigeonhole color mark distinguish individualize stamp name particularize 3 as in to portray to present a picture of the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day Synonyms & Similar Words portray represent describe picture illustrate show image document render outline sketch delineate diagram silhouette caricature
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