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

  1. 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"

  1. Depict as an adjective (obsolete):

    Depicted.

  1. 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."

  2. 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"

  3. Describe as a verb (transitive, mathematics):

    To give rise to a geometrical structure.

    Examples:

    "The function describes a very complex surface."

  4. 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."

  5. Describe as a verb (obsolete):

    To distribute into parts, groups, or classes; to mark off; to class.

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