Portray

Pronunciation: /pɔːrˈtreɪ/

Portray (verb)

  1. To show or represent someone or something in a picture, story, or performance.
  2. To describe someone or something in a particular way.

Examples

  • Artists often portray nature in their paintings.
  • The author aims to portray the main character's struggles.

Common collocations: portray a scene, portray emotions, portray a character, accurately portray

Synonyms of Portray

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Portray

  • — To hide or keep something secret.
  • — To give a false or misleading account.