First Known Use: 15th century
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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
1
: to represent by or as if by a picture <a mural depicting a famous battle>
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Origin of DEPICT
Latin depictus, past participle of depingere, from de- + pingere to paint — more at paint
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DEPICTER Defined for Kids
depict
verb de·pict \di-ˈpikt\
de·pict·edde·pict·ing
Definition of DEPICT for Kids
1
: to represent by a picture
2
: to describe in words
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