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Limn

To draw or paint; especially, to represent in an artistic way with pencil or brush.

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Manner of action 1

Contour 76% connected

The outline of a figure or body, or the line or lines representing such an outline; the line that bounds; periphery.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 3

Draw 76% connected

To cause to move continuously by force applied in advance of the thing moved; to pull along; to haul; to drag; to cause to follow.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Interpret 76% connected

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to define; -- applie…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Represent 76% connected

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Portraiture 74% connected

A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Portraiture 74% connected

A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Portrayal 74% connected

The act or process of portraying; description; delineation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Portrayal 74% connected

The act or process of portraying; description; delineation.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Portrayer 74% connected

One who portrays.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Portrayer 74% connected

One who portrays.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Delineate 92% connected

Delineated; portrayed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Depict 92% connected

Depicted.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Outline 92% connected

The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Portray 92% connected

To paint or draw the likeness of; as, to portray a king on horseback.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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