picture
Middle English: from Latin 'pictura', from 'pingere' meaning 'to paint'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈpɪk.tʃər/en-US]
Antonyms
blur
A visual representation of a person, object, or scene, such as a drawing, painting, or photograph. It can also refer to a mental image or idea.
regular
| plural |
|---|
| pictures |
- She hung a beautiful picture of the landscape on her wall. — A painting or drawing of the scenery.
- Could you send me a picture of the new office layout? — A photograph of the office arrangement.
- He tried to get a clear picture of what happened from the witness's testimony. — A mental understanding or impression of the events.
VERB
(1)
[/ˈpɪk.tʃər/en-US]
Antonyms
obscure
To form a mental image of something; to imagine or conceive of something. It can also mean to represent something visually in a drawing, painting, or photograph.
regular
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| pictured | picturing |
- I can picture exactly what the house looks like, even though I've never been there. — To imagine the appearance of the house.
- The novel clearly pictures the challenges faced by immigrants. — To describe or represent the challenges vividly.
- The artist pictured the entire village in great detail. — To visually depict the village.