Portray

verb

/pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.verbTo paint or draw the likeness of.

"I will portray a king on horseback."

2.verbTo describe in words; to convey.

3.verbTo play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

"For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare."

4.verbTo adorn.

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