Portrayed: meaning, definitions and examples

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portrayed

 

[ pษ”หrหˆtreษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artistic representation

The term 'portrayed' is the past tense of the verb 'portray', which means to represent or depict someone or something in art, literature, or other forms of expression. It can also refer to an actor's performance in a role. In visual arts, to portray involves creating an image or likeness of people, scenes, or emotions. In literature, it suggests a detailed depiction of characters or settings through words. The word carries a connotation of interpretation, suggesting that the representation may highlight certain attributes while downplaying others.

Synonyms

depicted, illustrated, rendered, represented

Examples of usage

  • The artist portrayed the landscape beautifully.
  • She portrayed the character with great depth.
  • He was portrayed as a hero in the film.

Translations

Translations of the word "portrayed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น retratado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dargestellt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digambarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะฑั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedstawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reprรฉsentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ representado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tasvir edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌ˜์‚ฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zobrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zobrazenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็ป˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upodobljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tekin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™svir edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ representado

Word origin

The word 'portray' comes from the Middle French 'portraire', which breaks down into 'por-' meaning 'forward' and 'traire' meaning 'to draw'. The usage of 'portray' can be traced back to the 14th century, where it was used in literature and art to denote the act of representation. The term evolved alongside the development of art and literature, where the ability to depict various human experiences and emotions became increasingly valued. Over the centuries, 'portray' has been used in various contexts, from classical paintings to modern cinema, capturing the essence of subjects through detailed representation. Today, it retains a strong connection to artistic endeavors, while also encompassing interpretations within storytelling and performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,837 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.