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Synonyms of depict

11 similar words

Another word for depict is portray. Other synonyms of depict are show, visualise, express, register and describe.

Synonyms and similar words for depict

verbTo render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.

  • portrayTo play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
  • express
  • exhibit
  • register
  • show
  • describe
  • bespeakTo betoken; show; indicate; depict; foretell; suggest; allude to.
  • visualiseNon-Oxford British spelling of visualize.
  • drawTo depict (something) linguistically; to portray (something) in words; to describe.
  • render
  • depictureTo make a picture or representation of.

Meaning of depict

  1. verb To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
  2. adjective Depicted.

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Questions about synonyms of depict

What is another word for depict?
Depict has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as portray, show, visualise, express, register and describe.
What does depict mean?
Depict means to render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.

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