depict — to describe or show something in a picture, story, movie, or play
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to describe or show something in a picture, story, movie, or play
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɪkt/
Example Sentences
- The cartoon depicts vegetables as superheroes fighting against junk food.
- The novel depicts the struggles of a student who can't wake up for morning classes.
- Historical documents depict the ancient civilization in great detail.
depict
VERB[/dɪˈpɪkt/]
to describe or show something in a picture, story, movie, or play
The painting depicts a peaceful village by the sea.
The book depicts life in an ancient kingdom. (DRAW + PICTURE = DEPICT → to show or represent something in a picture or description)
Even the strict general wants someone to depict what they predict!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'depictus', the past participle of 'depingere', which combines 'de-' (down, away) and 'pingere' (to paint or portray). The word entered English in the 16th century with the meaning of representing something through art or description.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + pict (paint, portray, from Latin pingere) = depict (to represent or describe)
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📝Examples
“The cartoon depicts vegetables as superheroes fighting against junk food.”
“The novel depicts the struggles of a student who can't wake up for morning classes.”
“Historical documents depict the ancient civilization in great detail.”
“The advertisement depicts coffee as the solution to all morning problems.”
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