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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
As Trump targets both friend and foe, some believe Xi can further upend the current US-led world order and portray his country as a stable, alternative global trade partner and leader.
He planned at one point to portray Gaye in a movie helmed by “Empire” executive producer Lee Daniels, Howard told Bill Maher on the “Club Random” podcast released Sunday.
First, Vladimir Putin declared a 30-hour cessation of hostilities over Easter, portraying it as a "humanitarian" gesture.
At a rally aimed at encouraging voters to leave the Democratic Party, former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz portrayed the Republican Party as “patriotic and joyful” while denigrating the opposition as “angry and lonely.”
After five seasons, Penn Badgley says goodbye to the narcissistic sociopath character he portrayed in “You.”
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