portrayed

Meanings

• Verb

  Representing or depicting someone or something, especially in a visual or graphic form.

  - "The artist portrayed the queen in her royal attire."
  - "The novel portrays the struggles of the main character."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with portrayed
strayed , played , weighed , stayed , obeyed

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Homophones

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1. Portrayed (English) : The act of representing or depicting someone or something
   

2. Portrayed (English) : A representation or depiction of someone or something
   

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Variants

List of all variants of portrayed that leads to same result
portray , portrayed , portrayer , portrayers , portraying , portrays

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Forms

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portrays, portrayed, portraying, portraits

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'porter' meaning 'to carry' and the past participle suffix '-ay', meaning 'having been carried'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'portrait' comes from the Latin word 'pictura', meaning 'picture'.

2. The Mona Lisa, one of the most famous portraits in the world, is estimated to have been painted between 1503 and 1517.

3. The Guinness World Records title for the largest painting by a single artist is 'The Argument', which measures 12,565 square feet (1,166 square meters).

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Related Concepts

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1. Depiction: A representation or description of someone or something, often used interchangeably with 'portrayal'.

2. Iconography: The study of symbols and images, often used in art and religious contexts.

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Culture

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Portrayed has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and media to convey ideas, tell stories, and evoke emotions. In art, portraits have been used to capture the likeness and essence of individuals, while in literature, characters are often portrayed in certain ways to convey their personalities and motivations. Portraits have also been used in music, film, and television to bring stories and characters to life.

How to Memorize "portrayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where someone is painting a portrait.
   - Imagine yourself as an artist creating a portrait of someone you know.
   - Visualize the different elements that go into creating a portrait, such as color, shading, and detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portrayed' with the idea of representation or depiction.
   - Think of a famous painting or portrait when you hear the word 'portrayed'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Portray, represent, depict' to help remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a portrait to help remember the word.

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