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PORTRAY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Portray.

Portray - as a verb

Portray in words

Example: "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"

Make a portrait of

Example: "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the duchess of alba"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depictlimn

Assume or act the character of

Example: "She impersonates madonna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impersonate

Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

Example: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interpretrepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He portrayed a brave soldier in the movie."
"The artist portrayed her emotions through abstract paintings."
"The actor portrayed a villain in the play."
"The journalist accurately portrayed the events of the protest."
"The author's book portrays a dystopian future."
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Word Game Points

Is PORTRAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, portray is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PORTRAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PORTRAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, portray is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PORTRAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PORTRAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, portray is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PORTRAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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