Read the dictionary definition of portray. All definitions for this word.
1. portray in words
1. The book portrays the actor as a selfish person
2. make a portrait of
1. Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba
3. represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
1. The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
4. assume or act the character of
1. She impersonates Madonna
2. The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man
