portrayed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb portray in words
   portray.
   
   • The book portrays the actor as a selfish person
2. verb make a portrait of
   portray; depict; limn.
   
   • Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba
3. verb assume or act the character of
   portray; impersonate.
   
   • She impersonates Madonna
   • The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man
4. verb represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
   portray; present.
   
   • The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
5. adjective satellite represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
   depicted; pictured.
   

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