Definition of portray

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Portray (v. t.) Hence, figuratively, to describe in words..

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Represent :: Represent (v. t.) To portray by pictoral or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like..
Paint :: Paint (v. t.) To form in colors a figure or likeness of on a flat surface, as upon canvas; to represent by means of colors or hues; to exhibit in a tinted image; to portray with paints; as, to paint a portrait or a landscape..
Flatter :: Flatter (v. t.) To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him..
Pourtray :: Pourtray (v. t.) See Portray.
Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Representing by imitation or likeness; having a resemblance to something else; portrayed.
Line :: Line (v. t.) To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
Portray :: Portray (v. t.) To adorn with pictures.
Portrayed :: portrayed (imp. & p. p.) of Portra.
Portrayer :: Portrayer (n.) One who portrays.
Portrait :: Portrait (v. t.) To portray; to draw.
Irrepresentable :: Irrepresentable (a.) Not capable of being represented or portrayed.
Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe.
Fancy :: Fancy (v. t.) To form a conception of; to portray in the mind; to imagine.
Reproduce :: Reproduce (v. t.) To make an image or other representation of; to portray; to cause to exist in the memory or imagination; to make a copy of; as, to reproduce a person's features in marble, or on canvas; to reproduce a design..
Adumbration :: Adumbration (n.) A faint sketch; an outline; an imperfect portrayal or representation of a thing.
Represent :: Represent (v. t.) To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet..
Depict :: Depict (v. t.) To form a colored likeness of; to represent by a picture; to paint; to portray.
Portrayal :: Portrayal (n.) The act or process of portraying; description; delineation.
Portray :: Portray (v. t.) Hence, figuratively, to describe in words..
Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation..
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