—picture /ˈpɪk.tʃər/ aep /-tʃɚ/
noun (IDEA)
B2 [S] (an idea of) a situation:
» After watching the news, I had a clearer picture of what was happening.» The picture emerging in reports from the battlefield is one of complete confusion.Thesaurus+: ↑Situations and circumstancesF0 [S] a situation described in a particular way:
» FIGURATIVE The experts are painting a gloomy/brighter/rosy picture of the state of the economy.Thesaurus+: ↑Situations and circumstances• • •
Extra Examples:» This report gives a global picture of the company's finances.» He painted a rosy picture of family life.» She paints a gloomy picture of the future.» I suspect she gave a true picture of what had happened.» There are, however, one or two items of good news to brighten the economic picture a bit.noun (IMAGE)
A1 [C] a drawing, painting, photograph, etc.:
» Freddy drew/painted a picture of my dog.» We took a picture of (= photographed) the children on their new bicycles.» I hate having my picture taken (= being photographed).See picture: picture 
Thesaurus+: ↑PhotographyThesaurus+: ↑Pictures
B2 [C] an image seen on a television or cinema screen:
» We can't get a clear picture.Thesaurus+: ↑PicturesB1 [C] a film:
» Could this be the first animated movie to win a best picture award?the pictures [plural] OLD-FASHIONEDF0 the cinema:
» Let's go to the pictures tonight.Thesaurus+: ↑Public entertainment venuesB2 [C] something you produce in your mind, by using your imagination or memory:
» I have a very vivid picture of the first time I met Erik.Thesaurus+: ↑Imagining and conceivingWord Builder:–Nouns: picture–Adjectives: pictorial, picturesque–Verbs: picture• • •
Extra Examples:» She cut out his picture from the magazine.» There was a picture of the Trevi fountain on the front of the book.» Take a look at this picture and see if you recognize anyone.» This TV gives a very sharp picture.» All these pictures were painted by local artists.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for picture
► C1 to imagine something: » Picture the scene - the crowds of people and animals, the noise, the dirt.» [+ -ing verb] Try to picture yourself lying on a beach in the hot sun.» [+ question word] Picture to yourself how terrible that day must have been.» FORMAL He was pictured (= an artist had painted him) as a soldier in full uniform.Thesaurus+: ↑Imagining and conceivingWord Builder:–Nouns: picture–Adjectives: pictorial, picturesque–Verbs: picture• • •
Extra Examples:» I pictured myself relaxing by the pool.» Can you picture yourselves living in the country?» He smiled to himself as he pictured the scene.» If you could try to picture how difficult life was in those days, you'll understand more.» I'd pictured him as much older.