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depict

verb de·pict \di-ˈpikt, dē-\

: to show (someone or something) in a picture, painting, photograph, etc.

: to describe (someone or something) using words, a story, etc.

Full Definition of DEPICT

transitive verb

: to represent by or as if by a picture <a mural depicting a famous battle>

: describe 1

— de·pic·ter \-ˈpik-tər\ noun

— de·pic·tion \-ˈpik-shən\ noun

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Origin of DEPICT

Latin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paint

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DEPICT

Synonyms: delineate, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, render, set out, sketch

Rhymes with DEPICT

addict, afflict, conflict, constrict, convict, delict, district, edict, evict, inflict, lipsticked, predict, restrict, unlicked, verdict

DEPICT Defined for Kids

depict

verb de·pict \di-ˈpikt\

de·pict·edde·pict·ing

Definition of DEPICT for Kids

: to represent by a picture

: to describe in words

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