Portray

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Picture

Synonyms Paint, paint/draw a picture of, sketch, represent, present, render, describe, delineate, evoke, draw, picture, depict, illustrate, show, limn, characterize, and paint in words.

Depict

Synonyms Represent, characterize, present, depict, and describe.

Play

Synonyms Play the part of, act the part of, act, appear as, play, take the role of, represent, and personate.

Example Sentences

Actors portray characters with emotion.

The painting portrays a serene landscape.

She will portray the lead role.

Books often portray historical events vividly.

He tried to portray confidence today.