portraying Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a representation by picture or portraiture
   depiction; portrayal; depicting.
   
2. verb portray in words
   portray.
   
   • The book portrays the actor as a selfish person
3. verb make a portrait of
   portray; depict; limn.
   
   • Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba
4. verb assume or act the character of
   portray; impersonate.
   
   • She impersonates Madonna
   • The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man
5. 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

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