portrait
Translation
portrait, picture, depiction
Examples
The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
The artist painted a beautiful portrait.
The book is a portrait of life in the city.
The book is a portrait of life in the city.
Grammar Patterns
a portrait of ((sb./sth.)) a picture or description of someone or something The book is a portrait of life in the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: picture, painting, depiction, likeness
Etymology
From Latin 'protrahere' meaning 'to draw forth, reveal'. 'Pro-' (forth) + 'trahere' (to draw).
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'pour' the 'traits' of a person onto a canvas to create a 'portrait'.