Meaning of 'portray'

verb

portray in words

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

verb

make a portrait of

Example: "The artist wanted to portray their paramour in a watercolor."

Synonyms: depict

verb

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

Example: "The scientist portrayed as a square in this painting."

Synonyms: present

verb

assume or act the character of

Synonyms: impersonate