Synonyms for

Picture

Verb / ˈpɪktʃɜ: / Another word for picture — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A painting, drawing, photograph, or other representation of a person or thing, especially in the form of a print or a slide.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

image illustration representation depiction

Informal

shot snap pic photo

Literary

visage likeness effigy

Antonyms

text description narration account explanation report

Common collocations

  • take a picture
  • picture frame
  • picture perfect
  • picture book
  • picture gallery
  • picture show
  • picture this

Word family

noun picture
verb picture
adjective pictorial

Usage note

As a verb, 'picture' often implies imagining something rather than creating a visual representation. 'Picture' as a noun can refer to a painting, drawing, photograph, or even a mental image.

Example sentences

  1. I drew a picture of my family.
  2. I took a picture of the sunset.
  3. The museum had a picture of a famous artist.
  4. He drew a picture of his favorite superhero.
  5. The book had a picture of a castle on the cover.

Quotes

  • A picture is a poem without words. - Horace
  • Every picture tells a story. - Anonymous
  • A picture is worth a thousand words. - Frederick R. Barnard

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