portraying

Meanings

• Verb

  To represent or depict (someone or something) in a picture, writing, or performance.

  - "The artist skillfully portrays the beauty of nature in her paintings."
  - "The actor portrays the character of Hamlet in the play."

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Variants

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portray , portrayed , portrayer , portrayers , portraying , portrays

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Etymology

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The word 'portray' comes from the Old French word 'portraire', which means 'to represent, depict, or draw'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'portrait' comes from the Latin word 'portare', which means 'to carry'. Early portraits were often painted on portable panels that could be carried from place to place.

2. The word 'portray' is often used in the context of acting and theater. For example, an actor might be said to 'portray' a character in a play.

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Related Concepts

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1. depict: To represent or describe (something) in a picture or in words.

2. represent: To act or speak in place of someone or something, to stand for or symbolize something.

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Culture

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The word 'portray' has been used extensively in literature, art, and theater to describe the representation or depiction of characters or ideas. In literature, authors often use descriptive language to portray their characters and settings. In art, artists use various mediums to portray their subjects, while in theater, actors use their voices and body language to portray their characters.

How to Memorize "portraying"

1. visualize
   

   - To imagine or create a mental picture of the word 'portray'. For example, visualize a painter creating a portrait of a person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'portray' with the words 'represent' or 'depict'. For example, remember that 'portray' means 'to represent' or 'to depict'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'portray'. For example, remember that 'portray' starts with the letter 'p', and the first letter of 'represent' and 'depict' also starts with 'r'. Therefore, you can remember that 'p' stands for 'portray', 'r' stands for 'represent' or 'depict'.

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