English dictionary
portray
verbPronunciation
pɔɹˈtɹeɪ
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- portray in words
verb
- make a portrait of
verb
- represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
verb
- assume or act the character of
Example sentences
The book portrays the actor as a selfish person
Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
She impersonates Madonna
The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man