— depicter, depictor , n. — depiction , n. — depictive , adj.
/di pikt"/ , v.t.
1. to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
2. to represent or characterize in words; describe.
[ 1625-35; depictus (ptp. of depingere ), equiv. to de- DE- + pic- ptp. s. of pingere to PAINT + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. reproduce, draw, paint, limn. 1, 2 . DEPICT, PORTRAY, SKETCH imply a representation of an object or scene by colors or lines, or by words. DEPICT emphasizes vividness of detail: to depict the confusion of departure. PORTRAY emphasizes faithful representation: We could not portray the anguish of the exiles. SKETCH suggests the drawing of the outlines of the most prominent features or details, often in a preparatory way: to sketch the plans for a community development.