portray
Meaning
- To paint or draw the likeness of.
- To represent by an image or look.
- To describe in words; to convey.
- To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
- (obsolete) To adorn.
Synonyms
illustrate
make a portrait of
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɔːˈtɹeɪ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.
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