Portray Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Portray

Meaning 1 : assume or act the character of

    Example : The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man

    Synonyms : impersonate
Meaning 2 : represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

    Example : The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting

    Synonyms : present
Meaning 3 : make a portrait of

    Example : Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba

    Synonyms : depict,  limn
Meaning 4 : portray in words

    Example : The book portrays the actor as a selfish person


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