portray
Translation
to portray, to depict, to represent, to play
Examples
The book portrays the king as a hero.
The book portrays the king as a hero.
The actor portrayed the villain perfectly.
The actor portrayed the villain perfectly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) as ((sth.)) to describe or show someone or something in a particular way The book portrays the king as a hero.
((sb.)) to act the part of someone in a play or film The actor portrayed the villain perfectly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: depict, describe, represent, act as
Etymology
From Latin 'protrahere' meaning 'to draw forth'. Same root as 'portrait'.
Memory Tips
To 'portray' is to create a 'portrait' using words or actions.