depict
gb/dɪpˈɪkt/ us/dɪpˈɪkt/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 4300
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
B2
action
1
Show in art or description
To show or describe something in a picture or in words.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to depict [something] [in words/with a picture/as something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'depict' with 'predict'; 'depict' is about showing or describing, not guessing the future.
Visawe
portray (Often used for artistic or dramatic representation, especially of people or characters.)
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illustrate (Often used when providing drawings or examples to explain something.)
Vinyume
conceal (To hide or not show something, the opposite of representing it visibly or clearly.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
depict accurately
|depict vividly
|depict realistically
|depict in detail
|depict as
Mada
art
|communication
|media
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The painting depicts a quiet village by the river.
- The novel depicts life in the 19th century.
- The chart depicts the company's growth over five years.
- The mural depicts scenes from local history.
- The artist depicted the storm with dark, swirling colors.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This photo depicts my family.
- The book depicts a small town.
- The movie depicts a true story.
- The map depicts the mountains.
- The picture depicts a happy child.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
depict
IPA
GB/dɪpˈɪkt/
US/dɪpˈɪkt/
Silabi na mkazo
de - pict (silabi 2)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pict)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: depict
- 3rd Person Singular: depicts
- Present Participle: depicting
- Past: depicted
Familia ya neno
Forms
depicts
verb
depicting
verb
depicted
verb
Core family
depiction
noun B2
Advanced or less common
depictive
adjective
Semi
depict as
1/dɪpˈɪkt ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Represent as having qualities
To show or describe someone or something as having certain qualities.
Mifano
- The film depicts her as a strong and independent leader.
- He was depicted as a hero in the article.