Portray
ahd-5
transitive verb.
To depict or represent pictorially; make a picture of.
transitive verb.
To describe or represent in words.
transitive verb.
To describe or depict in a certain way.
transitive verb.
To represent dramatically, as on the stage.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To depict; reproduce the lineaments of; draw or paint to the life.
To depict or describe vividly in words; describe graphically or vividly.
To adorn with pictures or portraits.
Synonyms
and To delineate, sketch, represent.
To paint.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
transitive verb.
To paint or draw the likeness of.
transitive verb.
Hence, figuratively, to describe in words.
transitive verb.
To adorn with pictures.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
verb.
To
paint
or
draw
the likeness of.
verb.
To
describe
in words; to
convey
.
verb.
To play a
role
; to
depict
a
character
or person.
verb.
To
adorn
with pictures.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
verb.
make a portrait of
verb.
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
verb.
assume or act the character of
verb.
portray in words
Word Usage
"How much of what you portray is true and how much is pure invention?"
Etymologically Related
portrait
portrayal
Form
portrayed
portraying
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
act
interpret
play
represent
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
A
A.
Bay
Bombay
Bua
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
act a part
act out
bring to life
cartoon
catch a likeness
verb-form
portrayed
portraying
portrays