Portray
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːˈtɹeɪ̯/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Portray is a verb meaning To paint or draw the likeness of.
Meaning
To paint or draw the likeness of.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) To represent by an image or look.
- (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
- To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
- (obsolete) To adorn.
Example Sentences
I will portray a king on horseback.
For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare.
Upon his browes was pourtraid vgly death, And in his eies the furies of his heart, That ſhine as Comets, menacing reueng, And caſts a pale complexion on his cheeks.
Word Forms
- portrays
- portraying
- portrayed
Synonyms for portray
Depending on context, synonyms include present, depict, limn, impersonate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include limn, depict, impersonate, present, draw, image.
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