depict (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɪkt]
Definition
To represent or show something in a picture or writing.
Examples
The novel vividly depicts the struggles of immigrants.
Her paintings often depict scenes from her childhood.
The map depicts the location of the hidden treasure.
How to Use depict
- depict something (collocation)
- To represent or show something. — "The painting depicts a serene countryside scene."
- depict something as something (collocation)
- To represent or describe something in a particular way. — "He was depicted as a hero in the news report."
- depict someone/something (collocation)
- To represent a person or thing in a work of art or literature. — "The artist's early work depicts urban life."
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