Pronunciation: /pɔrˈtreɪ/
noun the act of portraying or representing something
A1 The artist's portray of the landscape was very realistic.
A2 Her portray of the character in the play was captivating.
B1 The book's portray of the historical events was accurate and well-researched.
B2 The movie's portray of the protagonist's struggles was emotionally compelling.
C1 The museum's portray of ancient civilizations was comprehensive and informative.
C2 The actor's portray of the complex character was nuanced and masterful.
verb to depict or represent in a particular way
A1 She portrayed a happy character in the school play.
A2 The artist portrayed the beautiful scenery with vibrant colors.
B1 The movie portrayed a realistic depiction of life in the city.
B2 The author skillfully portrayed the complex emotions of the main character.
C1 The actor's performance portrayed a deep understanding of the character's motivations.
C2 The painting expertly portrayed the artist's unique perspective on the world.
formal The artist aimed to accurately portray the historical event in his painting.
informal She always tries to portray herself as a social butterfly on social media.
slang The movie really portrayed the main character as a total badass.
figurative His use of metaphors effectively portrayed the complexity of human emotions.
portrayed
portray
more portray
most portray
portrays
will portray
have portrayed
is portraying
portray
portray
to portray
portraying
portrayed