The word depict means “to form a colored likeness of.” This is a synonym of the word paint. This verb also means to describe something vividly. In addition, it also means to show. The following are common synonyms for depict: Show, Represent, and Paint. Let’s consider each. Then, we’ll see how each differs from the others. Depict is a very versatile word!
Represent
The question “Can we represent meaning by depicting it?” arises from the study of language, and the answer depends on whether we consider the meaning of a word in its context. In this paper, we examine the question by looking at a new way to think about meaning. We first consider the relationship between the referent and the predicate, and then we look at how these two concepts can be manipulated to generate different meanings.
The word “represent” is a transitive verb that means to show or introduce something again, or to give or award something again. It comes from the Latin word praesentare, which means “to show.” The prefix “re-” means “to do again,” and thus, the word “re-present” has the meaning “to show, announce, or do again.”
Represent by colors or lines
Colors are very effective in persuading people, and can represent many different meanings. Some people associate shades of brown with relaxation, others with green, which suggests an environmentally friendly company. Red, on the other hand, has the ability to spark action. It is for this reason that McDonald’s makes use of red and yellow. The meaning behind this choice is different for every person, and may vary depending on the culture of the consumer.
