depict meaning and definition

DEPICT verb

Definition of depict (verb)

1. show in, or as in, a picture
   • "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting"
   • synonyms: picture, render, show
2. give a description of
   • "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"
   • synonyms: describe, draw
3. make a portrait of
   • "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
   • synonyms: limn, portray