Meaning & use
portrait
A painting, drawing, or photograph that represents a particular person, especially their face.
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The artist spent weeks painting a portrait of the mayor for the town hall.
She hung a family portrait above the fireplace in the living room.
A note on using this word
Figuratively, 'portrait' can describe a detailed written description, as in 'the novel paints a portrait of small-town life'.
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