Definition of depict

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de·pict    (d-pkt) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
de·pict·ed, de·pict·ing, de·picts

1. To represent in a picture or sculpture.
2. To represent in words; describe. See Synonyms at represent.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English depicten, from Latin dpingere, dpict- : d-, de- + pingere, to picture; see peig- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
de·piction(Noun)