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What's the difference between "depict" and "describe", I am confused by these two words, due to their similarity. Can somebody help me? Thanks a lot.
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"dePICT" has the same root as "PICTure"; it means to create an image of something.
"deSCRIBE" has the root "SCRIBE" which means to write, so it means to define something with words.
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Depict means to show or represent. For example, "The painting depicts a woman holding a child". Usually depict is used when talking about art or asking someone to draw something. Another example, "Please depict (draw) your best friend."
Describe means to explain something using words. For example "The man described the house as a small building with red windows." or "Please describe your favorite place to sleep".
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