What is the meaning of portraying?

noun

• A representation by picture or portraiture.
  • synonyms: depicting, depiction, portrayal

verb

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