Meaning & Definition of word "Depict"

Depict

/dɪˈpɪkt/

1. to represent or show something in a picture, story, etc.
- Example: The artist chose to depict the landscape during sunset.
2. to describe something in words or to portray it.
- Example: The author depicts the struggles of the characters through vivid imagery.
3. to illustrate or represent an idea or concept visually.
- Example: The infographic effectively depicts the statistics related to climate change.
4. to represent (a person or thing) in a particular way.
- Example: In the film, they depict the hero as a flawed but noble character.

from Latin 'depictus', past participle of 'depict', from 'de-' + 'pingere' meaning 'to paint'.

depict a scene:

to illustrate a specific setting or scenario.

depict one's feelings:

to express emotions through art or words.

depict in detail:

to portray something with great attention to detail.

illustrate:

to explain or make something clear by using examples, diagrams, or pictures.

render:

to represent in art or as a specific form or style.

portray:

to depict someone or something in a particular way.

Meaning: to show off something or someone in a cool way

Example Sentence: He really knows how to depict his style in his videos.

Meaning: to create or fake a situation for effect

Example Sentence: She depicted the story as more dramatic than it really was.