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portray

verb

/pɔːˈtreɪ/

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

depict, represent, describe, illustrate

misrepresent, distort

portray accurately, portray as, strongly portray, portrayed in

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

to separate or remove something from something else

To search widely for food or provisions.

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty