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Depict

Definition

(verb) To represent or illustrate in art or literature

Examples

The painting depicts a serene landscape at sunset.
  • Her sketch depicts the old ferry dock.

  • The movie depicts life in Seoul after midnight.

  • In his memoir, he depicts his father as stubborn but fair.

  • At the museum, a mural depicts farmworkers in the 1930s.

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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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