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portray

UK
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
US
/pɔrˈtreɪ/

Translations

portrayverb
portrayed
Past Simple
portrayed
Past Participle
portraying
Gerund
UK
/pɔːˈtreɪ/
US
/pɔrˈtreɪ/
The author portrays the protagonist as a complex and flawed character.
L'auteur dépeint le protagoniste comme un personnage complexe et imparfait.
incarnerAu théâtre, au cinéma et à la télévision.
She was chosen to portray the lead role in the upcoming film.
Elle a été choisie pour incarner le rôle principal dans le film à venir.
The artist decided to portray the landscape in vibrant colors.
L'artiste a décidé de représenter le paysage avec des couleurs vives.
Synonyms
describe
capture
picture
paint
exhibit
show
render
illustrate
represent
depict

Definitions

portrayverb
To depict or represent someone or something in a work of art, literature, or performance.
The artist decided to portray the landscape in vibrant colors.
To describe or depict someone or something in a particular way.
The author portrays the protagonist as a complex and flawed character.
To act the part of a character in a play, movie, or television show.
She was chosen to portray the lead role in the upcoming film.
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