DEPICT Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

depict

verb

di-ˈpikt

Definition of depict

as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account

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as in to characterize

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

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as in to portray

to present a picture of the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day

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Recent Examples of depict Achilles discovered among the Daughters of Lycomedes depicts Achilles, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, disguised as a woman. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 July 2026 Season 2 then depicted the deaths of Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) and her dragon Meleys at the Battle of Rook's Rest, which also put Aegon's dragon Sunfyre out of commission. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 In Miller’s video, some members of the group can be seen carrying flags that appear to depict the Patriot Front logo. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for depict

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depict

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Besides Miami, the trial — which Nelson describes as the first of its kind in the nation — will also be conducted at several other academic health centers in the country, as well as in Israel.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
People who knew Salgado Araujo described him as dependable and kind, according to a GoFundMe for his family.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of describe

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According to Harvard Health, Menière's disease is a condition characterized by fluid buildup in the inner ear, causing damage to some of the delicate structures in the inner ear.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The lawsuit also references several actions taken by board members that Obeng characterized as circumventing his authority.

— Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of characterize

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For all her talk of women as allies, Siebel Newsom portrays conservative women who criticize other women as dupes manipulated by MAGA leaders.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Rob, who died in December at age 78, portrayed George Washington in a segment inspired by the first president’s decision to step away after two terms in office.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of portray

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At issue is whether these modern rapid-fire rifles fit within the history of the gun rights protected by the 2nd Amendment or instead represent a new and dangerous threat to public safety that was unknown in 1791.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Attorney Ben Crump, who’s representing Wells’ family, said he’s dismayed by the lack of clear details that have emerged in the case.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026