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depicts

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈpɪks// UK //dɪpˈɪkts// de·picts

v. to show something in a picture, drawing, or piece of writing. You use this word when an artist or author creates a clear image of a person, place, or event.

v. to represent or portray a subject visually or in text. Transitive; typically used with art, literature, or media as the agent.


SIMPLE

The painting depicts a quiet village scene.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary depicts the daily struggles of farmers in the region.

COMPLEX

The novel depicts the harsh realities of war through the eyes of a young soldier who has lost everything.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.

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