depicted 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of depictednext
as in descriptive

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verb

past tense of depict
1
as in described
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 characterized
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 portrayed
to present a picture of the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day

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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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