Depict: meaning, definitions and examples
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depict
[ dɪˈpɪkt ]
artistic expression
To depict means to represent or show something in a picture, painting, or other visual form. It is to portray or illustrate something visually.
Synonyms
illustrate, portray, represent, show
Examples of usage
- The artist chose to depict the beautiful landscape with vivid colors.
- The mural depicted scenes from the city's history.
describe in words
To depict can also mean to describe or represent something in words, often in a detailed or vivid manner.
Synonyms
describe, paint a picture of, portray, represent
Examples of usage
- The author skillfully depicted the protagonist's emotions in the novel.
- The documentary depicted the harsh living conditions in the slums.
Translations
Translations of the word "depict" in other languages:
🇵🇹 retratar
🇮🇳 चित्रित करना
🇩🇪 darstellen
🇮🇩 menggambarkan
🇺🇦 зображати
🇵🇱 przedstawiać
🇯🇵 描写する (びょうしゃする)
🇫🇷 dépeindre
🇪🇸 representar
🇹🇷 tasvir etmek
🇰🇷 묘사하다
🇸🇦 تصوير
🇨🇿 vykreslit
🇸🇰 zobraziť
🇨🇳 描绘 (miáohuì)
🇸🇮 upodobiti
🇮🇸 lýsa
🇰🇿 бейнелеу
🇬🇪 გამოსახვა
🇦🇿 təsvir etmək
🇲🇽 representar
Word origin
The word 'depict' comes from the Latin word 'depictus', which means 'painted'. The term has been used in English since the late 15th century. Initially, it was primarily associated with visual art and painting. Over time, its usage expanded to include describing or representing something in words.