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depicted

intermediateB2

/dɪˈpɪktɪd/ · de-pict-ed

to represent or show something in a picture or other work of art.

Meanings

verbformal

to represent or show something in a picture or other work of art.

کسی تصویر یا فن کے دوسرے کام میں کچھ ظاہر یا دکھانا۔

تصویر کشیدہ

tasveer kashida

Synonyms

portrayedillustratedrepresentedعکاسی کردہپیش کی گئیتشریحی

Antonyms

concealedhiddenobscuredچھپاناپوشیدہدھندلا

Common Collocations

  • depicted in art
  • depicted in literature
  • accurately depicted

Example Sentences

The artist depicted the landscape with great detail.

فنکار نے زمین کا منظر بڑی تفصیل سے تصویر کشیدہ کیا۔

Fankar ne zameen ka manzar badi tafseel se tasveer kashida kiya.

In her novel, she depicted the struggles of everyday life.

اپنی ناول میں، اس نے روزمرہ کی زندگی کی جدوجہد کا عکاسی کی۔

Apni novel mein, us ne rozmarra ki zindagi ki jadd-o-jehad ka akasi ki.

The mural on the wall depicted historical events.

دیوار پر موجود پینٹنگ میں تاریخی واقعات کی عکاسی کی گئی۔

Deewar par maujood painting mein tareekhi waqiyat ki akasi ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

depict:To depict means to show or represent, while to disrupt means to interrupt or disturb.

Word Family

depiction
nounعکاسی
depictive
adjectiveعکاسی کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'depicted' as a 'detailed picture' in your mind.

Imagine a beautifully painted canvas showing a lively scene.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کی کیفیات کی عکاسی تو کر لی، پر صورتِ حال کو کچھ نہ سمجھے۔

Dil ki kayfiyat ki akasi to kar li, Par soorat-e-haal ko kuch na samjhe.

I depicted the states of the heart, But did not understand the situation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چہرہ بولتا ہے

Chehra bolta hai

The face speaks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "depictus" — to portray or describe

First known use: 14th century

The word has evolved from Latin origins where it meant to paint or portray and has been used in English since the late 14th century.