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US/ˈpɪk.tʃər/
UK/ˈpɪk.tʃə/
an image made by drawing, painting or taking a photograph; also a general idea of a situation
In context
She hung a large picture of the mountains above the sofa.
Can you take a picture of us in front of the fountain?
The report gives a clear picture of how the company is doing.
Words that go with picture
verb + noun
- take a pictureI forgot to take a picture of the cake.
- draw a pictureThe children drew a picture of their house.
- paint a pictureThe witness painted a clear picture of the night.
adjective + noun
- big pictureTry to see the big picture before you decide.
noun + noun
- picture frameHe bought a wooden picture frame.
noun + preposition
- picture ofThis is a picture of my grandmother.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a pictureCorrect: take a picture