Meaning & use
portray
To represent or depict someone or something in a particular way, especially in art or performance.
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The actor was praised for the way he portrayed the grieving father in the film.
The novel portrays the city as a lonely, unforgiving place for newcomers.
A note on using this word
Portray often implies a chosen or shaped representation, which may differ from how something actually is.
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