portray

verb

1. portray in words

   verb.communication

   Examples

   The book portrays the actor as a selfish person.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. make a portrait of

   verb.creation

   Examples

   Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba.

   Synonyms depict limn

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. assume or act the character of

   verb.creation

   Examples

   The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man.

   Synonyms impersonate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

   verb.creation

   Examples

   The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting.

   Synonyms present

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. To paint or draw the likeness of; as, to <i>portray</i> a king on horseback.

   verb

   Source: webster1913