1. A representation by picture or portraiture
   - depicting, depiction, portrayal

1. Portray in words
   "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person" 
2. Make a portrait of
   "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
   - depict, limn 
3. Assume or act the character of
   "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
   - impersonate 
4. Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
   "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
   - present

See also: portraitist, portraiture, portrayal

Type of: act, interpret, play, represent, representational process

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