Definitions for paint a picture
paint a pic·ture

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1. suggest, evoke, paint a pictureverb

   call to mind

   "this remark evoked sadness"

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1. paint a picture

   Olubowale Victor Akintimehin (born September 21, 1984), better known by his stage name Wale ( WAH-lay), is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug (Shake It)" became popular in his hometown, leading Wale to became locally recognized as he continued recording music for the regional audience. Wale met English DJ-producer Mark Ronson in 2006 and joined his label, Allido Records in 2007. While signed to that label, Wale released several mixtapes and appeared in national media including MTV and various Black American-focused magazines. A song called "Ridin' in That Black Joint" was featured in the popular video game Saints Row 2's soundtrack in 2008. In 2008, a three-label bidding war resulted in Wale signing with Interscope Records for $1.3 million, and his debut album Attention Deficit was released in 2009 with the singles "Chillin" (featuring Lady Gaga), "Pretty Girls" (featuring Gucci Mane), and "World Tour" (featuring Jazmine Sullivan). The album, although under-shipped, was met with positive reception from critics. In early 2011, Wale signed with Florida rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, where members of the label released a compilation album, Self Made Vol. 1 on May 23. His second studio album, Ambition was released November 1, 2011, with mixed reviews. His third studio album, The Gifted, was released on June 25, 2013, to mainly positive reviews; it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. His second Billboard number one album The Album About Nothing was released on March 31, 2015. In 2018, Wale released three EPs titled It's Complicated, Self-Promotion and Free Lunch. In 2019, Wale released his sixth studio album Wow... That's Crazy, with the album's lead single "On Chill" (featuring Jeremih) was released on July 12, 2019. The song was met with positive reviews and spent 23 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 22. In 2021, Wale followed up his 2012 mixtape Folarin with his seventh studio album Folarin II. In 2022, Wale appeared in the film Ambulance directed by Michael Bay.

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1. paint a picture

   To "paint a picture" generally refers to the act of creating a visual representation or image using paint and a surface like canvas. However, it is also used metaphorically to mean describing something in detailed manner through words or actions, giving others a vivid or clear understanding or impression of a situation, concept or story.

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How to pronounce paint a picture?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say paint a picture in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paint a picture in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paint a picture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of paint a picture in a Sentence

1. Perry Stimpson:

   I'm trying to paint a picture of the bank at the time and why my actions were normal across the industry and at the respondent (Citi) ... It shows the information-sharing practices that I have been criticised for was a common practice.

2. John Nelson:

   I wouldn't paint a picture that it's all bad, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

3. David Hendler:

   They're trying to paint a picture of progress but there's still a lot of sludge in there.

4. Don Alway:

   We are trying to paint a picture of Byrd's life. We are trying to find out what was going on with him personally and professionally.

5. Tony Terrell Robinson Jr.:

   They try to associate his past with this act, to paint a picture about the type of kid he was, he was a good, kindhearted kid who was very happy and just wanted to be accepted and wanted to be loved.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_A_Picture
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