Depict: meaning, definitions and examples

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depict

 

[ dɪˈpɪkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,540, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.