In literature the term portrait refers to a written description or analysis of a person or thing. A written portrait often gives deep insight, and offers an analysis that goes far beyond the superficial.
Another word for eliminate. verb. To get rid of, especially by banishment or execution: eradicate, liquidate, purge, remove, wipe out. Idioms: do away with, put an end to. See help, keep. To keep from being admitted, included, or considered: bar, count out, debar, except, exclude, keep out, rule out, shut out.
Full Definition of ELIMINATE. transitive verb. 1. 2. : to expel (as waste) from the living body. 3. : to cause (as an unknown) to disappear by combining two or more mathematical equations. intransitive verb.: to expel waste from the living body.â elimÂ·iÂ·naÂ·tive \-Ëli-mÉ-ËnÄ-tiv\ adjective.xamples of ELIMINATE. 1  Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic. 2  The body naturally eliminates waste products. 3  The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year.