Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: depict
IPA transcription: [dɪp'ɪkt]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: picture, depict, render, show
    Meaning: show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"
  • Synonyms: describe, depict, draw
    Meaning: give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"
  • Synonyms: portray, depict, limn
    Meaning: make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
Usage examples
  • There are things which one must not attempt to depict; the sun is one of them.
  • As for Miss Mary, her sorrow at Amelia's departure was such as I shall not attempt to depict.
  • Nevertheless, Senor Don Quixote would greatly gratify us if he would depict her to us; for never fear, even in an outline or sketch she will be something to make the fairest envious."