PORTRAITS Synonyms

• an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

• a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines

• the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams

• players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

• act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source

• the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling

• artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

• showing by example

• an item of information that is typical of a class or group

• a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used to make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand

• an iconic mental representation

• (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• a standard or typical example

• language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense

• someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor)

• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined

• the general impression that something (a person or organization or product) presents to the public

• a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

• render visible, as by means of MRI

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

• picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• creating a picture with paints

• the act of applying paint to a surface

• the occupation of a house painter

• a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

• record on photographic film

• undergo being photographed in a certain way

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• a clear and telling mental image

• a situation treated as an observable object

• illustrations used to decorate or explain a text

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

• the visible part of a television transmission

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• a typical example of some state or quality

• a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• show in, or as in, a picture

• a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

• an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

• the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

• a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

• a coat of stucco applied to a masonry wall

• perspective drawing of an architect's design

• giving in acknowledgment of obligation

• a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

• a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something

• the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf

• the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

• a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

• a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

• a performance of a play

• a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

• the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body

• an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

• the act of firing a projectile

• a solid missile discharged from a firearm

• (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

• a chance to do something

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film

• the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

• a small drink of liquor

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• an estimate based on little or no information

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• sports equipment consisting of a heavy metal ball used in the shot put

• an explosive charge used in blasting

• a blow hard enough to cause injury

• an attempt to score in a game

• informal words for any attempt or effort

• the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination

• throwing the basketball toward the hoop

• varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles

• preliminary drawing for later elaboration

• a brief literary description

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

• make a sketch of

• describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

• the act of catching an object with the hands

• a spell of cold weather

• tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections

• a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger

• the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• a sudden sharp noise

• a sudden breaking

• the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed

• an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera

• a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound

• any undertaking that is easy to do

• the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand

• (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• separate or cause to separate abruptly

• break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension

• move or strike with a noise

• close with a snapping motion

• make a sharp sound

• move with a snapping sound

• to grasp hastily or eagerly

• put in play with a snap

• cause to make a snapping sound

• lose control of one's emotions

• bring the jaws together

• record on photographic film

• relating to or using sight

• visible

• a word picture of a person's appearance and character

• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

• a representation by picture or portraiture

• any likeness of a person, in any medium

• representation by drawing or painting etc

• a word picture of a person's appearance and character

• the activity of making portraits