Verb
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represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
"The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
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assume or act the character of
"She impersonates Madonna"
"The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"
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make a portrait of
"Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"
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portray in words
"The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"