DictionaryrenderArtistic representation
verb

render

To give an interpretive representation of something.

The artist renders the mountain landscape in soft shades of blue.

Etymology

The source means giving back or returning. Artistic rendering gives back a subject in an interpreted form, such as a picture, performance, or translation.

More examples

  • She rendered the poem into English without losing its humor.
  • The actor renders the character with warmth and quiet dignity.
  • Rendering faces in charcoal takes practice.

Forms

render · renders · rendered · rendering

rendition noun — An interpretation or performance of a work.

Similar words

depict
Emphasizes showing a subject in pictures or descriptive words.
portray
Often emphasizes representing a person's character, appearance, or behavior.
translate
Specifically means expressing the same content in another language.