Pronunciation

/pɪktʃər/

Definitions

Noun

• Picture: A representation of something, typically visual, created using paint, photography, digital media, or other means, often to depict a scene, person, or object. For example: “The painting on the wall is a beautiful picture of a sunset.”
• Image: A mental representation of something, often based on memory or imagination. For example: “The image of her childhood home stayed with him forever.”
• Snapshot: A quick, informal photograph taken without much planning. For example: “I took a snapshot of my friends during our vacation.”

Verb

• To picture: To imagine or visualize something in one’s mind. For example: “Can you picture what the city will look like after the renovations?”
• To illustrate: To show or explain something by providing a visual aid, such as a drawing or photograph. For example: “The diagram illustrates the complex process clearly.”

Adjective

• Pictorial: Having to do with pictures or images, often used to describe content or style. For example: “The magazine had a pictorial spread on famous landmarks.”

Phrases

• “Paint a picture” means to vividly describe or create a mental image.
• “A picture is worth a thousand words” is a popular saying suggesting that a single image can convey a lot of information.
• “Frame a picture” means to arrange or present something attractively.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She hung a family portrait on the living room wall, creating a focal point.”
• Verb: “He tried to picture the alien landscape he would soon explore.”
• Adjective: “The children loved the pictorial storybook, filled with colorful illustrations.”

Synonyms

• Image
• Illustration
• Representation
• Depiction
• Sketch
• Snapshot (informal)