paint a picture

/peɪnt eɪ ˌpɪktʃər/
/peɪnt eɪ ˈpɪktʃə/
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Other forms: painted a picture; painting a picture; paints a picture

Definitions of paint a picture
  1. verb
    call to mind
    synonyms: evoke, suggest
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    types:
    reek, smack, smell
    have an element suggestive (of something)
    imply, incriminate, inculpate
    suggest that someone is guilty
    type of:
    evince, express, show
    give expression to
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