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The drawing can portray a winter forest.
What does Portray mean?
Portray means to show or describe something.
Dictionary definition
To show, describe, or represent someone or something in words, art, or acting.
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Portray in a sentence
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The actor tried to portray a brave explorer.
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An author can portray a character through actions, dialogue, and description.
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Portray
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por · tray · strongest beat: tray
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WordPortray.
Partverb.
MeaningPortray means to show or describe something.
ExampleExample: The drawing can portray a winter forest.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- por · tray
- Strongest beat
- tray
- Ending
- tray
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tray.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
hideTo keep from being seen.
misrepresentTo show something in a false or incorrect way.
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Word family
Portray word family
Base word
portray
verb
portrayed
Past tense of portray.
verb
portraying
Currently showing or representing.
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