portray — to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɔːrˈtreɪ/
Example Sentences
- The documentary portrayed mosquitoes as tiny vampires terrorizing humanity.
- Social media often portrays people's lives as perfect and flawless.
- He portrayed his cooking skills so dramatically that burning instant noodles seemed like a tragic opera.
portray
VERB[/pɔːrˈtreɪ/]
to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way
The artist tries to portray the queen's kindness in every brushstroke.
Portray with passion, display to convey!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'portraire' meaning 'to draw or paint,' which comes from Latin 'protrahere' combining 'pro-' (forth) and 'trahere' (to draw or drag). The word evolved through Middle English to mean representing or describing in words.
Breakdown
por- (forth) + -tray (draw/drag, from Latin trahere) = portray (to draw forth or depict)
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📝Examples
“The documentary portrayed mosquitoes as tiny vampires terrorizing humanity.”
“Social media often portrays people's lives as perfect and flawless.”
“He portrayed his cooking skills so dramatically that burning instant noodles seemed like a tragic opera.”
“The artist portrayed the CEO as a benevolent leader in the company newsletter.”
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