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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 reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it