Synonyms for depict

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-pikt

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɪkt

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Définition of depict

Origin : early 15c., from Latin depictus, past participle of depingere "to portray, paint, sketch; describe, imagine," from de- "down" (see de-) + pingere "to paint" (see paint (v.)). Related: Depicted; depicting.

verb describe, render in drawing or writing

Example sentences :

Shakespeare is perfectly willing to depict Hotspur as scorning the arts.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

With what pencil and on what kind of plate could one depict it?
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The painter would not depict every twig, as would the naturalist.
Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White

I cannot depict to you my surprise at hearing him speak in this way.
Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various

With Joan at his side he moved in a mental paradise which no language could depict.
Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum

No language can depict the grief and despair of France at his death.
Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott

She knew him, if not better than I do myself, at least, better than I am able to depict to you.
Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever

To endeavour to depict some instances of this, I have set about my present undertaking.
Extract from : « Nuts and Nutcrackers » by Charles James Lever

He does not depict little saints, or incorrigible rascals, but just boys.
Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic

Why should we linger on a scene which each heart can depict for itself?
Extract from : « Evenings at Donaldson Manor » by Maria J. McIntosh

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