The difference between Depict and Describe
When used as verbs, depict means to render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means, whereas describe means to represent in words.
Depict is also adjective with the meaning: depicted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Depict and Describe
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Depict as a verb:
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
Examples:
"synonyms: portray express exhibit register show describe visualise draw render depicture"
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Depict as an adjective (obsolete):
Depicted.
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Describe as a verb (transitive):
To represent in words.
Examples:
"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."
"The geographer describes countries and cities."
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Describe as a verb (transitive):
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
Examples:
"to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle"
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Describe as a verb (transitive, mathematics):
To give rise to a geometrical structure.
Examples:
"The function describes a very complex surface."
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Describe as a verb (transitive, taxonomy):
To introduce a new taxon to science by explaining its characteristics and particularly how it differs from other taxa.
Examples:
"The fungus was first described by a botanist."
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Describe as a verb (obsolete):
To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.