portray

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To describe or represent someone or something in a particular way.

   The article portrays him as a heartless businessman.

2. 2
   verb

   To play the role of a character in a film or play.

   She portrays a struggling artist in her latest movie.

3. 3
   verb

   To paint or draw a picture of someone or something.

   The artist chose to portray the queen on horseback.

From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.

Topics