depict | Definition of depict

Synonyms and Antonyms of depict

1 to give a representation or account of in words

this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account

Synonyms of depict

delineate, describe, draw, image, limn, paint, picture, portray, render, set out, sketch

Words Related to depict

characterize, define, label, qualify, represent

demonstrate, illustrate

narrate, recite, recount, rehearse, relate, report, tell

display, exhibit, show

draft, outline, silhouette, trace, vignette

summarize, sum up, touch off

redescribe, reimage

Near Antonyms of depict

color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

2 to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group

the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task

Synonyms of depict

character, characterize, define, describe, portray, represent

Words Related to depict

categorize, classify, pigeonhole, type

color, identify, indicate, name, specify

distinguish, individualize, mark, particularize, stamp

3 to present a picture of

the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day

Synonyms of depict

image, picture, portray, represent

Words Related to depict

delineate, describe, document, render

outline, silhouette, sketch

illustrate, show