portrays

/pɔːrˈtreɪz/ /pərˈtreɪz/

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 article portrays the mayor as a dedicated public servant. "

language communication writing story 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 literature art media character person action

verb

To adorn.

Examples :

"The florist portrays the simple vase with an array of vibrant, fresh flowers. "

art style appearance

Meanings

Examples :

"I will portray a king on horseback."

Examples :

"The news article portrays the mayor as a dedicated public servant. "

Examples :

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

Examples :

"The florist portrays the simple vase with an array of vibrant, fresh flowers. "

Related Words

servant noun

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

dedicated verb

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

florist noun

A person who sells flowers.

situation noun

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

article noun

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

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.

vibrant adjective

Pulsing with energy or activity.

portraying verb

To paint or draw the likeness of.

likeness noun

The state or quality of being like or alike