portrayed

[pɔːˈtreɪd]

portrayed Definition

• 1. depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature
• 2. describe (someone or something) in a particular way

Using portrayed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "portrayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The artist portrayed her as a young woman.

• Example

  The movie portrayed him as a hero.

• Example

  The article portrayed the company in a negative light.

• Example

  The novel portrays the struggles of a family during the Great Depression.

portrayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for portrayed

• depict
• represent
• render
• illustrate
• picture

Antonyms for portrayed

• misrepresent
• distort

Phrases with portrayed

• portray oneself as

  present oneself as being (a particular type of person)

  Example

  He portrayed himself as a successful businessman.

• portray a character

  act out or perform the role of a character in a play or movie

  Example

  She portrayed the character of Lady Macbeth in the school play.

• portray a scene

  paint a picture of a particular scene or setting

  Example

  The author vividly portrayed the bustling streets of New York City.

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Summary: portrayed in Brief

To 'portray' [pɔːˈtreɪd] is to depict or describe someone or something in a particular way, often in a work of art or literature. It can also mean to act out or perform the role of a character in a play or movie. Examples include 'The artist portrayed her as a young woman.' and 'The movie portrayed him as a hero.'