English Explanatory Dictionary

portray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To paint or draw the likeness of.
  2. To represent by an image or look.
  3. To describe in words; to convey.
  4. To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
  5. To adorn.

Pronunciation

/pɔːˈtɹeɪ̯/ [pʰɔːˈtɹ̝̊eɪ̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-portray.wav /poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/ [pʰoːˈtɹ̝̊æ̝ɪ̯] /poɹˈtɹeɪ̯/ [pʰoɹˈtɹ̝̊eɪ̯] /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ̯/ [pʰɔɹˈtɹ̝̊eɪ̯]

Word forms

portray portrays portraying portrayed pourtray

Etymology

From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.

Related words

portrait portrayal

Derived words

misportray portrayable portrayee portrayer portrayist
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