Synonyms for Portray
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Words related to "Portray" (verb) include represent.
Verb
portray in words
"The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"
Broader
represent
make a portrait of
"Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
Synonyms
depictlimn
Broader
represent
assume or act the character of
"She impersonates Madonna" "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
Synonyms
impersonate
Broader
act
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
"The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
Synonyms
present
More specific
commend
Broader
represent
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