depict meaning

UK /dɪˈpɪkt/ US /dɪˈpɪkt/ 2 syllables

depict (verb): show in, or as in, a picture.

depict has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

depict as a verb

  1. 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: picture, render, show

    Type of: represent

    Kinds: illustrate, map

    Related forms: depictive, depiction, picture, depicting

  2. give a description of
    • He drew an elaborate plan of attack

    Synonyms: describe, draw

    Type of: set forth

    Kinds: represent, delineate, sketch

    Related forms: depiction, picture

  3. make a portrait of
    • Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba

    Synonyms: portray, limn

    Type of: represent

    Related forms: depictive, depiction, picture, depicting

How to pronounce depict

depict is pronounced /dɪˈpɪkt/ in British English and /dɪˈpɪkt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with depict

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in CT · 6-letter words

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