picture
/ˈpɪktʃər/
noun
- A visual representation of someone or something, such as a painting, drawing, or photograph.
- She hung a picture of her family on the wall.
- He took a picture of the sunset with his phone.
- The book is full of colorful pictures of animals.
- A mental image or idea of something.
- The report gives a grim picture of the economy.
- Can you form a picture of the scene in your mind?
- I have a clear picture of what my dream house looks like.
- A situation or set of circumstances considered as a whole.
- The political picture in the region is very complex.
- The overall picture shows that sales are improving.
- Let's look at the big picture before making a decision.
- A movie or film.
- That picture won several awards at the film festival.
- We went to see a moving picture at the old theater.
- She starred in a classic picture from the 1950s.
- A perfect example of a particular quality or condition.
- She looked a picture of happiness on her wedding day.
- The garden is a picture of beauty in the spring.
- He was the picture of health after his recovery.
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verb
- To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
- Picture yourself lying on a sunny beach.
- Try to picture the scene as the author describes it.
- I can't picture him as a teacher; he's too shy.
- To describe or show something in a vivid way.
- The documentary pictures life in the Arctic.
- Her words picture a world of peace and harmony.
- The article pictures the struggles of the early settlers.
- To take a photograph of someone or something.
- The photographer pictured the bride and groom at sunset.
- We pictured the entire family for the holiday card.
- She pictured the children playing in the park.
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