portray

Verb
  1. Portray in words (synset 200990922)
    "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"
    is a type of: represent - serve as a means of expressing something
  2. Make a portrait of (synset 201692151)
    "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
    referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things
    is a type of: interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of
    same as: depict, limn
  3. Assume or act the character of (synset 201727567)
    "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
    referred to in: performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance
    is a type of: act, play, represent - play a role or part
    same as: impersonate
  4. Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture (synset 201692666)
    "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
    referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things
    is a type of: interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of
    subtypes: commend - present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
    same as: present

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