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Flowersa Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Rendered in a giant oil painting

What is "Rendered" here? I only know render it a meaning of "To give" ...

" ... the impassive visage of Samuel Clemens, rendered in a giant oil painting, mutely observed the proceedings."
  

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Hi, Here, it means 'portrayed artistically'. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Here, it means 'portrayed artistically'.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Here, it means 'portrayed artistically'.

Clive
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Thanks Clive ... one comment that I got made me feel really bad, what is my fault that I don't understand so many words?
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Hi,

Don't worry about it. Your queries are fine.Emotion: smile
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In that context, 'painted'.

But an actor portrays by acting,a writer by describing a person with word, etc.

Clive
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A painter paints a picture. 'Described' usually means 'with words'.

Clive
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