picture

/ˈpɪktʃər/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Antonyms
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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