DICTOMETER

PORTRAY

(portray, retratar, fremstille, portrettere, skildre)

1. Synonyms:
   • Portray
   Definitions:
   • portray in words
   Examples:
   • The book portrays the actor as a selfish person
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Portray
   • Depict
   • Limn
   Definitions:
   • make a portrait of
   Examples:
   • Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Impersonate
   • Portray
   Definitions:
   • assume or act the character of
   Examples:
   • She impersonates Madonna
   • The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Portray
   • Present
   Definitions:
   • represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
   Examples:
   • The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting