Words Like PORTRAY

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PORTRAY.

9 Alternative Words Similar to portray

1 Depict Verb      Synonym Words Like Depict
2 Limn Verb      Synonym Words Like Limn
3 Impersonate Verb      Synonym Words Like Impersonate
4 Present Verb      Synonym Words Like Present
5 Act Verb      Synonym Words Like Act
6 Interpret Verb      Synonym Words Like Interpret
7 Play Verb      Synonym Words Like Play
8 Represent Verb      Synonym Words Like Represent
9 Commend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Commend

2 examples of portray

1 to portray a king on horseback
2 The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man

10 definitions of portray

1 To paint or draw the likeness of.
2 Hence, figuratively, to describe in words.
3 To adorn with pictures.
4 make a portrait of
5 represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
6 assume or act the character of
7 portray in words
8 To depict or represent pictorially; make a picture of.
9 To depict or describe in words.
10 To represent dramatically, as on the stage. See Synonyms at represent.
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