2picture verb
pictures; pictured; pictur·ing [+ obj] 1 : to have a thought, understanding, or idea about (something or someone) : imagine
▪ I can still picture the house I grew up in. ▪ I can't picture changing jobs at this point in my life. ▪ Picture what it would be like if you didn't own a car. ▪ Can you picture him as a teacher? 2 : to show or represent (someone or something) in a painting, drawing, or photograph — usually used as (be) pictured ▪ She is pictured here with her sister. 3 : to describe (something or someone) in a particular way — + as — usually used as (be) pictured ▪ She is pictured [=portrayed] as being very businesslike.
▪ I can still picture the house I grew up in. ▪ I can't picture changing jobs at this point in my life. ▪ Picture what it would be like if you didn't own a car. ▪ Can you picture him as a teacher?




