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portray
[ pawr-trey ]
verb (used with object)
- to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
Synonyms: , ,
- to depict in words; describe graphically.
Synonyms: , ,
- to represent dramatically, as on the stage:
He portrayed Napoleon in the play.
portray
/ ɔːˈٰɪ /
verb
- to represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, etc; make a portrait of
- to make a verbal picture of; depict in words
- to play the part of (a character) in a play or film
Derived Forms
- ǰˈٰ, noun
- ǰˈٰⲹ, noun
- ǰˈٰⲹ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ǰ·ٰ·· adjective
- ǰ·ٰ· noun
- non·ǰ·ٰ·· adjective
- ·ǰ·ٰ verb (used with object)
- un·ǰ·ٰ·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of portray1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
After five seasons, Penn Badgley says goodbye to the narcissistic sociopath character he portrayed in “You.”
The school district's lawyer told the court these books are no different than books portraying women working or soldiers fighting in wars, both behaviors proscribed by some religions.
Terry Deary, who created Horrible Histories, believes Corder has been "maligned" with Maria incorrectly portrayed as an innocent young maiden.
It is a match made in modern college football hell, a renowned learning institution cast as beggars, a misguided football player portrayed as the chooser, and, yeah, the whole thing stinks to Rocky Top.
Bass portrayed her city as pliant and fierce enough to take the hits and bounce back stronger.
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