depict
Translation
to depict, to portray, to describe
Examples
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset.
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset.
The novel depicts the life of a soldier.
The novel depicts the life of a soldier.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to show (sth.) in a picture or story The painting depicts a beautiful sunset.
((sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to represent (sb./sth.) as (sth.) The book depicts him as a hero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: portray, represent, describe, illustrate
Etymology
From Latin 'depingere', meaning 'to portray, paint' (de- 'down, completely' + pingere 'to paint'). Literally 'to paint down' or capture an image.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-picture'. To depict something is to create a picture of it, either with paint or with words.