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Meaning of Portray
to represent or describe someone or something in a particular way
Definitions
- To depict or represent 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 describe or characterize someone or something in a particular way, especially in writing
Etymology of Portray
The word "portray" comes from the Old French word "portraire", which is derived from "portrere", meaning "to draw" or "to paint"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of representing or depicting someone or something in a work of art or literature
Example Uses
- The artist's painting portrays a scene of everyday life in the city
- * The actor's performance portrays the character's emotional depth and complexity
- * The writer's description portrays the setting as a bleak and barren landscape
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