portrayed

/pɔːrˈtreɪd/ /pərˈtreɪd/

verb

To paint or draw the likeness of.

Examples :

"I will portray a king on horseback."

verb

To describe in words; to convey.

Examples :

"The news report portrayed the mayor as a dedicated public servant. "

language communication writing media art literature

verb

To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

Examples :

"For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare."

entertainment art media action person character literature stage

verb

To adorn.

Examples :

"The artist portrayed the simple vase with delicate floral patterns, adorning it with beauty. "

appearance art

Meanings

Examples :

"I will portray a king on horseback."

Examples :

"The news report portrayed the mayor as a dedicated public servant. "

Examples :

"For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare."

Examples :

"The artist portrayed the simple vase with delicate floral patterns, adorning it with beauty. "

Related Words

delicate noun

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

servant noun

One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

adorning verb

To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

dedicated verb

To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate.

patterns noun

Model, example.

situation noun

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

portray verb

To paint or draw the likeness of.

character noun

A being involved in the action of a story.

horseback noun

(usually with on, upon, etc.) The back of a horse.

describe verb

To represent in words.

portraying verb

To paint or draw the likeness of.

likeness noun

The state or quality of being like or alike