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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for depict

Verb

1. picture, depict, render, show, represent, interpret
usage: 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"
2. describe, depict, draw, set forth, expound, exposit
usage: give a description of; "He drew an elaborate plan of attack"
3. portray, depict, limn, represent, interpret
usage: make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
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