portray

/pɔːtɹˈe‍ɪ/

/pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/

to portray

MAIN VERB

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

portray in words

make a portrait of

synonyms : depict

represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

synonyms : present

Examples

1. The drama film portrayed the protagonist's emotional journey very well.

2. The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters, from a hero to a villain.

3. The media portrayed the politician in a bad light, focusing only on their past mistakes.

4. The article portrayed her as domineering by dropping quotes from her out of context.