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Meaning of portray
to represent or describe someone or something in a particular way
Etymology of portray
The word "portray" comes from the Old French word "portraire", which is derived from the Latin words "pro" (meaning "forth" or "out") and "trahere" (meaning "to draw"), and the suffix "-ay" which is a variant of the suffix "-er" used to form verbs
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of representing or depicting someone or something in art, literature, or performance
Synonyms
Definitions
- to represent or describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in a work of art or literature
- * to act the part of a character, especially in a play or film
- * to give a picture or impression of someone or something
Usage Examples
- The artist's painting portrays the city as a bustling metropolis
- * The actor's performance portrays the character as a complex and nuanced individual
- * The writer's novel portrays the historical period in vivid detail