Portray

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪ

Alternative forms

• pourtray

Origin

Middle French portraire.

Full definition of portray

Verb

1. To paint or draw the likeness of.
   I will portray a king on horseback.
2. (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
3. To play a role; to depict a character or person.
   For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare
4. To adorn with pictures.

Related terms

• portrait
• portrayal

Anagrams

• parroty