depict

[ dih-pikt ]

/ dɪˈpɪkt /

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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

SYNONYMS FOR depict

1 reproduce, draw, paint, limn.

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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, adjectiveun·de·pict·ed, adjective

well-de·pict·ed, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for depict

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|DAILY BEAST
Paris as depicted by contemporary photography appears… lackluster.
A History of Paris in 150 Photographs|Sarah Moroz|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
These pictures, Mills said, were painted by the chiefs themselves, and depicted the life history and exploits of each warrior.
Boy Scouts in Glacier Park|Walter Prichard Eaton
The love of Lancelot for Argemone is depicted both in the artistic and in the philanthropic light.
The Silent Isle|Arthur Christopher Benson
But the worst are the ones where the Indians are depicted as brutal savages with no redeeming virtues.
Pushbutton War|Joseph P. Martino
The silence was unbroken except for a slight shuffling of feet, but the dire disappointment was depicted on every face.
An Unoficial Patriot|Helen Gardener
Scenes in General Grant's career are depicted with sculpture on the plane and relieved surfaces in alto rilievo.
The Greater Republic|Charles Morris

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, adjective

Word Origin for depict

C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint

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单词	depict
释义	depict [ dih-pikt ] / dɪˈpɪkt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR depict ON THESAURUS.COM 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 SYNONYMS FOR depict 1 reproduce, draw, paint, limn. SEE SYNONYMS FOR depict ON THESAURUS.COM 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, adjectiveun·de·pict·ed, adjective well-de·pict·ed, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for depict 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\|DAILY BEAST Paris as depicted by contemporary photography appears… lackluster. A History of Paris in 150 Photographs\|Sarah Moroz\|December 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST These pictures, Mills said, were painted by the chiefs themselves, and depicted the life history and exploits of each warrior. Boy Scouts in Glacier Park\|Walter Prichard Eaton The love of Lancelot for Argemone is depicted both in the artistic and in the philanthropic light. The Silent Isle\|Arthur Christopher Benson But the worst are the ones where the Indians are depicted as brutal savages with no redeeming virtues. Pushbutton War\|Joseph P. Martino The silence was unbroken except for a slight shuffling of feet, but the dire disappointment was depicted on every face. An Unoficial Patriot\|Helen Gardener Scenes in General Grant's career are depicted with sculpture on the plane and relieved surfaces in alto rilievo. The Greater Republic\|Charles Morris 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, adjective Word Origin for depict C17: from Latin dēpingere, from pingere to paint 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 Words related to depict portray, represent, sketch, characterize, detail, reproduce, paint, interpret, illustrate, delineate, picture, outline, relate, image, state, limn, report, design, narrate, sculpt
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depict

verb (used with object)

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verb (tr)

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