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Portray: meaning, definitions and examples

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portray

 

[ pษ”หหˆtreษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in acting

To depict or represent in a theatrical or dramatic manner. To act out a role or character on stage or in front of a camera.

Synonyms

act out, depict, represent

Examples of usage

  • He portrayed a villain in the movie.
  • She portrayed the character of a strong, independent woman.
  • The actor portrayed the emotions of the character brilliantly.
Context #2 | Verb

in art

To create a representation or likeness of someone or something through painting, drawing, or other visual arts.

Synonyms

depict, illustrate, render

Examples of usage

  • The artist portrayed the landscape with great detail.
  • She portrayed her pet in a realistic style.
  • The painting portrayed a sense of melancholy.
Context #3 | Verb

in writing

To describe or represent something in writing, often in a detailed or vivid manner.

Synonyms

depict, describe, represent

Examples of usage

  • The author portrayed the beauty of the countryside in his novel.
  • The poet portrayed the emotions of love and loss in her poems.
  • The journalist portrayed the events of the war with accuracy.

Translations

Translations of the word "portray" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retratar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช darstellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggambarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑั€ะฐะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedstawiaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆๅ†™ใ™ใ‚‹ (ใณใ‚‡ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpeindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ retratar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasvir etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌ˜์‚ฌํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zobrazit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zobraziลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็ป˜ (miรกohuรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upodobiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ retratar

Etymology

The word 'portray' originated from the Middle English word 'portraien', which in turn came from the Old French word 'portraire', meaning 'to depict'. The term has its roots in Latin, specifically from the word 'portrahere', which means 'to carry' or 'to draw'. Over time, 'portray' evolved to encompass various forms of representation in art, acting, and writing, capturing the essence of depicting something in a creative or expressive manner.

See also: portrayable, portrayal, portraying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,314, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.