1. depicted or represented in a painting, drawing, photograph, or other artistic work
Usage: past tense and past participle of portray
2. described or presented someone or something in a particular way
Usage: past tense and past participle of portray
3. acted the part of a character in a play, movie, or other performance
Usage: past tense and past participle of portray

Examples

• The artist portrayed the queen in elegant robes.
• The documentary portrayed him as a hero.
• She was portrayed as selfish in the news reports.
• The actor portrayed Shakespeare’s Hamlet brilliantly.
• The painting portrayed a peaceful countryside scene.
• The book portrayed life during the Great Depression.
• He portrayed the villain in three different movies.