Synonyms of the word depict


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depict

  • v. To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
  • adj. (obsolete) Depicted.

describe

  • v. (transitive) To represent in words.
  • v. (transitive) To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
  • v. (transitive, mathematics) To give rise to a geometrical structure.
  • v. (transitive, taxonomy) To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly…
  • v. (obsolete) To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

draw

  • v. (heading) To move or develop something.
  • v. (heading) To exert or experience force.
  • v. (heading, fluidic) To remove or separate or displace.
  • v. (heading) To change in size or shape.
  • v. (heading) To attract or be attracted.
  • v. (Usually as draw on or draw upon): to rely on; utilize as a source.
  • v. To disembowel.
  • v. (transitive or intransitive) To end a game in a draw (with neither side winning).
  • v. A random selection process.
  • v. (curling) To make a shot that lands in the house without hitting another stone.
  • v. (cricket) To play (a short-length ball directed at the leg stump) with an inclined bat so as to deflect…
  • v. (golf) To hit (the ball) with the toe of the club so that it is deflected toward the left.
  • v. (billiards) To strike (the cue ball) below the center so as to give it a backward rotation which causes…
  • n. The result of a contest in which neither side has won; a tie.
  • n. The procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined.
  • n. Something that attracts e.g. a crowd.
  • n. (cricket) The result of a two-innings match in which at least one side did not complete all their innings…
  • n. (golf) A golf shot that (for the right-handed player) curves intentionally to the left. See hook, slice,…
  • n. (curling) A shot that lands in the house without hitting another stone.
  • n. (geography) A dry stream bed that drains surface water only during periods of heavy rain or flooding.
  • n. (colloquial) Cannabis.
  • n. In a commission-based job, an advance on future (potential) commissions given to an employee by the employer.
  • n. (poker) A situation in which one or more players has four cards of the same suit or four out of five necessary…
  • n. (archery) The act of pulling back the strings in preparation of firing.
  • n. (sports) The spin or twist imparted to a ball etc. by a drawing stroke.

exposit

  • v. to expound.

expound

  • v. (transitive) To lay open the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length; to clear of obscurity; to interpret.
  • v. (intransitive) To make a statement, especially at length.

interpret

  • v. To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms…
  • v. To apprehend and represent by means of art; to show by illustrative representation.
  • v. (intransitive) To act as an interpreter.

limn

  • v. (transitive) To draw or paint; delineate.
  • v. (transitive) To describe.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To illuminate, as a manuscript.

picture

  • n. A representation of anything (as a person, a landscape, a building) upon canvas, paper, or other surface,…
  • n. An image; a representation as in the imagination.
  • n. A painting.
  • n. A photograph.
  • n. (informal) A motion picture.
  • n. (dated, informal) ("the pictures") Cinema (as a form of entertainment).
  • n. A paragon, a perfect example or specimen (of a category).
  • n. An attractive sight.
  • n. The art of painting; representation by painting.
  • n. A figure; a model.
  • n. Situation.
  • v. (transitive) To represent in or with a picture.
  • v. (transitive) To imagine or envision.
  • v. (transitive) To depict.

portray

  • v. To paint or draw the likeness of.
  • v. (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
  • v. To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
  • v. To adorn with pictures.

render

  • v. (transitive) To cause to become.
  • v. (transitive) To interpret, give an interpretation or rendition of.
  • v. (transitive) To translate into another language.
  • v. (transitive) To pass down.
  • v. (transitive) To make over as a return.
  • v. (transitive) To give; to give back; to deliver.
  • v. to give up; to yield; to surrender.
  • v. (transitive, computer graphics) To transform (a model) into a display on the screen or other media.
  • v. (transitive) To capture and turn over to another country secretly and extrajudicially.
  • v. (transitive) To convert waste animal tissue into a usable byproduct.
  • v. (intransitive, cooking) For fat to drip off meat from cooking.
  • v. (construction) To cover a wall with a layer of plaster. To render with stucco.
  • v. (nautical) To pass; to run; said of the passage of a rope through a block, eyelet, etc.
  • v. (nautical) To yield or give way.
  • v. (obsolete) To return; to pay back; to restore.
  • v. (obsolete) To inflict, as a retribution; to requite.
  • n. Stucco or plaster applied to walls (mostly to outside masonry walls).
  • n. (computer graphics) A digital image produced by rendering a model.
  • n. (obsolete) A surrender.
  • n. (obsolete) A return; a payment of rent.
  • n. (obsolete) An account given; a statement.
  • n. One who rends.

represent

  • v. (transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit…
  • v. (transitive) To portray visually; to delineate.
  • v. (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of.
  • v. (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise…
  • v. (politics, transitive) To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.).
  • v. (transitive) To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement…
  • v. (transitive) To give an account of; to describe.
  • v. (transitive) To serve as a sign or symbol of.
  • v. (transitive) To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended;…
  • v. (transitive) To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something…
  • v. (transitive) To constitute, to make up, to be a example of.
  • v. (sports, transitive) To participate as a team member.
  • v. (intransitive) (African American Vernacular) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people;…

show

  • v. (transitive) To display, to have somebody see (something).
  • v. (transitive) To bestow; to confer.
  • v. (transitive) To indicate (a fact) to be true; to demonstrate.
  • v. (transitive) To guide or escort.
  • v. (intransitive) To be visible, to be seen.
  • v. (intransitive, informal) To put in an appearance; show up.
  • v. (intransitive, informal) To have an enlarged belly and thus be recognizable as pregnant.
  • v. (intransitive, racing) To finish third, especially of horses or dogs.
  • v. (obsolete) To have a certain appearance, such as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear.
  • n. (countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.
  • n. (countable) An exhibition of items.
  • n. (countable) A demonstration.
  • n. (countable) A broadcast program/programme.
  • n. (countable) A movie.
  • n. (uncountable) Mere display or pomp with no substance.
  • n. A project or presentation.
  • n. (baseball, with "the") The major leagues.
  • n. (mining, obsolete) A pale blue flame at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of firedamp.
  • n. (obsolete) Semblance; likeness; appearance.
  • n. (medicine) A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occurring a short time before labor.

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