portray

Meaning

  1. To paint or draw the likeness of.
  2. To represent by an image or look.
  3. To describe in words; to convey.
  4. To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
  5. (obsolete) To adorn.

Frequency

22k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɔːˈtɹeɪ/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.

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