depicts

VERB

describe, render in drawing or writing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characterize detail illustrate interpret paint portray represent reproduce sketch

STRONG

delineate design image limn narrate outline picture relate report sculpt state

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide

STRONG

conceal suppress

WEAK

confuse distort mix up

Example Sentences

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One of David Hockney's early paintings depicts a couple wrapped in an embrace.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

It depicts the artist’s daily commute from his home in the Hollywood Hills to his studio on Santa Monica Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

"That is why our flag features carpet motifs and our coat of arms depicts the Akhal-Teke."

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The model - which is made from recycled cardboard - depicts the businesses that were affected by the blaze.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It is twice my height and four times my width and depicts an attractive woman with watery gray eyes and spectacles—Jeanine.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth