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portray

CEFR: B2

To depict, represent, or act out a character, historical event, or emotion in a painting, theatrical performance, or novel.

Synonyms

depict
delineate
personify

Common Collocations

portray accurately
portray as a hero
portray emotions

Example Sentence

The silent actor portrayed an elderly watchmaker with astonishing precision and poignant emotional depth.

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