photograph

Definition

  • noun: a picture made by a camera
  • noun: a picture or likeness obtained by 'photography'
  • verb: to take a photograph of (someone or something)
  • verb: to take a photograph of
  • synonyms: photo, print, catch

Examples

  • The man's 'photograph' was on the front page of the paper. = A 'photograph' of the man was on the front page of the paper.

  • The exhibit included videos as well as 'still photographs'. [=ordinary photographs that are not videos, movies, etc.]

  • He 'photographs' well. [=he looks good in photographs; he is photogenic]

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'd like you to go to the Circus. 'Ln the cabinet at the duty officers' station 'are records of staff recently retired. 'I'd like photographs of them 'and of the diagram of the Circus's reorganisation under Percy Alleline, 'along with a list of all payments made from the Reptile fund.' (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy