picture

noun
UK: /ˈpɪktʃər/
US: /ˈpɪktʃər/

  1. A drawing, painting, or photograph.

    1. I took a picture of my cat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gallery displayed a striking picture capturing the essence of the landscape. [ ] [ ]

  2. A mental image or idea.

    1. I have a picture of what I want. [ ] [ ]
    2. The witness provided a vivid picture of the events that transpired that evening. [ ] [ ]

  3. A description of something.

    1. He gave a picture of his life. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report painted a grim picture of the company's financial situation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

depiction representation sketch photograph painting drawing portrait illustration image
picture transitive-verb

  1. To represent in a drawing or painting.

    1. Can you picture the scene? [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist sought to picture the raw emotion of the moment through her brushstrokes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To imagine something.

    1. I can't picture him doing that. [ ] [ ]
    2. She could not picture a future where she wasn't pursuing her passion for music. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "picture" in English means: A drawing, painting, or photograph., A mental image or idea., A description of something..

The phonetic transcription of "picture" is /ˈpɪktʃər/ in British English and /ˈpɪktʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "picture": depiction, representation, sketch, photograph, painting, drawing, portrait, illustration, image.

Example usage of "picture": "I took a picture of my cat.". More examples on the page.