portray
/pɔrˈtreɪ/
verb
- 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.
- 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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