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- pronunciation:
- por
treI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
portrays, portraying, portrayed |
| definition 1: |
to make a picture of in images or words.
The reporter portrayed the firefighter as a hero.- synonyms:
- depict, picture, represent
- similar words:
- characterize, describe, detail, illustrate
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| definition 2: |
to play the part of in a play or movie.
He portrays the bad guy in the new film.- synonyms:
- enact, play
- similar words:
- depict, impersonate, perform, render
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| related words: |
chart, draw, interpret, narrate, relate |
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| derivations: |
portrayable (adj.), portrayer (n.) |
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