Portray Definition & Meaning
portray
- verb
- portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"
- make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
- assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
- represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
"Portray" in song lyrics
See how portray is used in real songs:
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"My style is negative like the image I portray"
7L & Esoteric — Graphic Violence -
"For all yall, Yo who try to portray"
Armel f/ Timbo King — Destroy the Scenery Pt. 2 -
"No more stray, I know the mallets that they portray"
Arsonists & Anomolies — Blacklisted
Words that rhyme with portray
Usage tips for "portray"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "portray" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for portray to find words that pair well.
Use "portray" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does portray mean?
- portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person" make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba" assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man" represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
- What part of speech is portray?
- Portray is a verb.
- How many definitions does portray have?
- Portray has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).