depict vs represent

depict and represent both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
depict	No	No	Yes	No
represent	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent is a hyponym of depict; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than depict:

depict: give a description of
represent: describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

Other hyponyms of depict include delineate, adumbrate, outline, sketch.

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of depict; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than depict:

Other hypernyms of depict include interpret.

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of depict; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than depict:

Other hypernyms of depict include interpret.

depict (verb)	represent (verb)
give a description of	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
show in, or as in, a picture	serve as a means of expressing something
make a portrait of	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
	bring forward and present to the mind
	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
	create an image or likeness of
	play a role or part
	perform (a play), especially on a stage
	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
	be representative or typical for
	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
	form or compose
	be typical of
	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to