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portray

The word portray is a versatile term used in a variety of contexts.

ℹ️ Part of speech

portray is a VERB.

🗣️ Pronunciation

portray is pronounced /pɔːr.ˈtreɪ/ or por-TRAY.

📚️ Definition

portray means to represent or depict someone or something in a certain way, through words, art, film, etc. Example: The actor portrayed the character with sensitivity.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of portray in usage:

• The artist portrayed the landscape in stunning detail.
• In the movie, Kemp portrays a woman struggling with her past.
• The book portrays Hanks as a hero, but the truth is more complex.

🧠 Quick vocab quiz

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portray most nearly means

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Which of the following sentences best uses the word portray?

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💁🏼 Tips!

The word portray is often used when discussing literature, art, and film. It can also be used in everyday conversation when you want to describe how something or someone has been represented. You can remember it easily because it sounds like the related word portrait.

✅ Quiz answer/s

The correct answers are:

• D, depict.
• A, The novel portrays a dystopian future.

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Your Language Guide,
Erin
From the TestMagic Word of the Day Team