What is the meaning of portray?

verb

  • Portray in words.
    • usage: "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"
  • Make a portrait of.
    • usage: "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
  • Assume or act the character of.
    • usage: "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
  • Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture.
    • usage: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
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