portray

/pɔrˈtreɪ/
verb
  1. To show or describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in a book, movie, or painting.
    • The movie portrays the scientist as a brave and determined person.
    • The artist wanted to portray the beauty of the countryside in her painting.
    • Newspapers often portray politicians in a negative light.
  2. To act the part of a character in a play, movie, or television show.
    • The actor is best known for portraying a detective in a popular TV series.
    • She will portray the queen in the school play.
    • He portrayed the villain so well that the audience booed him.
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