Cool MateMeaning of Portray
to show somebody/something in a picture; to describe somebody/something in a piece of writing
In simple words: to show or describe someone or something in a particular way.
Portray in a sentence
- The painting portrays the duke’s third wife.
- He was one of the first to portray animals from the New World.
- His war poetry vividly portrays life in the trenches.
- Throughout the trial, he portrayed himself as the victim.
- Her father will be portrayed by Jim Broadbent.
How to use Portray
Used in both written and spoken contexts. Often seen in art, literature, and media discussions. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing art or character descriptions.
Grammar pattern
portray + object
Memory hint
Think of 'portrait' — a portrait portrays a person visually.
Related words
Collocations with Portray
- accurately
- clearly
- graphically
- attempt to
- try to
- as
- accurately
- clearly
- graphically
- attempt to
- try to
- as
Opposites of Portray
- ignore
- omit
- misrepresent
Common mistakes with Portray
- Confused with 'depict' — they are similar but can have different contexts.
- Using it incorrectly with non-living subjects — often used for people or characters.
Portray appears in
Portray in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يصوّر, يُمثّل, يصف
إن تُظهر أو تصف شخصًا أو شيئًا بطريقة معينة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
চিত্রিত করা, বর্ণনা করা
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে নির্দিষ্টভাবে দেখানো বা বর্ণনা করা।
- GermanDeutsch
darstellen
jemanden oder etwas auf eine bestimmte Weise zeigen oder beschreiben.
- SpanishEspañol
Retratar, representar, interpretar
Mostrar o describir a alguien o algo de una manera particular.
- Persianفارسی
تصویر کردن، توصیف کردن
نشان دادن یا توصیف کردن کسی یا چیزی به یک شکل خاص.
- FrenchFrançais
Représenter, Dépeindre
Montrer ou décrire quelqu'un ou quelque chose d'une manière particulière.
- Hindiहिन्दी
चित्रण करना
किसी को या किसी चीज़ को खास तरीके से दिखाना या उसका वर्णन करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rappresentare, raffigurare, interpretare
Mostrare o descrivere qualcuno o qualcosa in un certo modo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Retratar, representar
mostrar ou descrever alguém ou algo de uma forma particular.
- RussianРусский
изображать, изобразить, представлять, представить
показывать или описывать кого-то или что-то определенным образом.
- Urduاردو
پیش کردن، نقش بازی کردن
کسی شخص یا کسی چیز کو کسی خاص طریقے سے دکھانا یا بیان کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
描绘, 扮演
以某种方式展示或描述某人或某物。
More words like Portray
- Represent
- Play
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Portray
What does Portray mean?
to show or describe someone or something in a particular way.
What is the definition of Portray?
to show somebody/something in a picture; to describe somebody/something in a piece of writing
How do you use Portray in a sentence?
The painting portrays the duke’s third wife.
Can you give another example of Portray?
He was one of the first to portray animals from the New World.
What are synonyms for Portray?
Common alternatives include represent, play.
What is the opposite of Portray?
Opposite meanings include ignore, omit, misrepresent.
What words go with Portray?
It commonly pairs with accurately, clearly, graphically, attempt to, try to, as, accurately, clearly, graphically, attempt to, try to, as.
What are common mistakes when using Portray?
Confused with 'depict' — they are similar but can have different contexts. Using it incorrectly with non-living subjects — often used for people or characters.
How do you pronounce Portray?
US: /["/pɔːrˈtreɪ/","/pɔːrˈtreɪz/","/pɔːrˈtreɪd/","/pɔːrˈtreɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pɔːˈtreɪ/","/pɔːˈtreɪz/","/pɔːˈtreɪd/","/pɔːˈtreɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Portray?
Used in both written and spoken contexts. Often seen in art, literature, and media discussions. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing art or character descriptions.
What CEFR level is Portray?
"Portray" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.