portrays

/P AO0 R T R EY1 Z/
verb
  1. 1

    To paint or draw the likeness of.

    “I will portray a king on horseback.”

  2. 2

    To describe in words; to convey.

  3. 3

    To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

    “For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare.”

  4. 4

    To adorn.

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