portray

Meaning

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

Synonyms

depict

describe

paint

picture

represent

draw

sketch

delineate

limn

impersonate

act

show

characterize

portrait

present

play

plot

shoot

pencil

📝

illustrate

film

📽️

enact

express

feature

get

give

go

go on

imitate

mark

mean

perform

pick up

pretend

profile

qualify

recall

recreate

reflect

regain

representation

reprimand

reproduce

resume

retake

revive

roleplay

run

scold

speak

🗣️

Translations

retratar

porträtieren

représenter

dépeindre

representar

απεικονίζω

uitschilderen

ζωγραφίζω

descrivere

representar

peindre

décrire

schilderen

portraiturer

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɔːˈtɹeɪ/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: portray

In summary

From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.