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Portray (Verb)

Meaning 1

Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Present

Hypernyms

  • Interpret

Related Words

  • Portrayal (noun)
  • Portraitist (noun)
  • Portrayer (noun)
  • Portraiture (noun)
  • Portraying (noun)

Meaning 2

Assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Impersonate

Hypernyms

  • Represent
  • Act

Related Words

  • Portrayal (noun)

Meaning 3

Portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Related Words

  • Portrayal (noun)
  • Portraiture (noun)
  • Portrait (noun)

Meaning 4

Make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

  • Limn
  • Depict

Hypernyms

  • Interpret

Related Words

  • Portrayal (noun)
  • Portraitist (noun)
  • Portraiture (noun)
  • Portraying (noun)
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