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Depict

Definition

(formal, literary) To represent or describe something or someone in a work of art, literature, or film; to portray or show the characteristics of something or someone. Typically collocates with 'in', 'through', or 'as'.

Example Sentences

1The novel attempts to depict the complexities of human relationships in a nuanced and empathetic manner.
2Does the film accurately depict the historical events it is based on, or does it take creative liberties?
3The artist's use of colour and light serves to depict the emotional intensity of the scene.
4Avoid using stereotypes to depict characters from different cultural backgrounds in your writing.
5There is a long tradition of using allegory to depict moral and philosophical themes in literature and art.

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