Portrays Meaning in English
word · lemma: portray
Definition
'Portrays' means to describe, show, or represent someone or something in a certain way, often in art, writing, or acting.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and creative contexts, especially about describing characters, people, or situations in art or media. Collocates with 'character', 'hero', 'reality', 'image'. Not the same as 'display'; 'portrays' usually implies interpretation or opinion.
Spanish: retrata - representa - describePortuguese (BR): retrata - representa - descrevePortuguese (PT): retrata - representa - descreveChinese (Simplified): 描绘 - 描述 - 塑造（角色）Chinese (Traditional): 描繪 - 描述 - 塑造（角色）Hindi: चित्रित करता है - दर्शाता है - प्रस्तुत करता हैArabic: يصور - يجسد - يمثلBengali: অঙ্কিত করা - চিত্রায়িত করা - উপস্থাপন করাRussian: изображает - описывает - показываетJapanese: 描く - 描写する - 演じるVietnamese: miêu tả - khắc họaKorean: 묘사하다 - 그리다 - 연기하다Turkish: tasvir etmek - canlandırmakUrdu: پیش کرنا - نقشہ کھینچناIndonesian: menggambarkan - memerankan
Example Sentences
The movie portrays him as a kind man.
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He portrays confidence even when he's nervous.
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The book portrays life in the countryside.
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She portrays the main character in the play.
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This painting portrays a feeling of hope.
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The news often portrays events in a dramatic way.
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