paint a picture

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Verb paint a picture has 1 sense

suggest, evoke, paint a picture - call to mind or evoke
--₁ is one way to express, show, evince
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Term: Paint a Picture

Description:

"Paint a picture" is an idiomatic expression that is used to describe the act of vividly describing or portraying something with words, creating a mental image or visual representation in one's mind.
It can also refer to physically creating an artistic representation using paint and other artistic materials.

Examples:

Sense 1: Vividly Describing or Portraying

Noun:

When he tells a story, his words paint a picture in your mind.
Her detailed descriptions painted a vivid picture of the scenic beauty of the countryside.

Verb:

The author has a talent for painting pictures with her words, making the story come alive.
Can you paint a picture of how your ideal vacation would look like?

Sense 2: Creating Artistic Representation

Verb:

She decided to paint a picture of the sunset using watercolors.
His latest exhibition showcases his ability to paint pictures that evoke strong emotions.

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