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portray
verb(por-tray)
assume or act the character of
Synonyms: impersonate,
Examples:
The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man.
portray
verb(por-tray)
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
Synonyms: present,
Examples:
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting.
portray
verb(por-tray)
make a portrait of
Synonyms: depict, limn,
Examples:
Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba.
portray
verb(por-tray)
portray in words
Examples:
The book portrays the actor as a selfish person.

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