1. to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way
2. to act the part of a character in a play, movie, or other performance
3. to make a picture or painting of someone or something

Examples

• The documentary portrays him as a dedicated teacher.
• She portrayed Lady Macbeth in the school play.
• The media often portrays teenagers negatively.
• He will portray the villain in the new movie.
• The artist portrayed the landscape in vivid colors.
• The book portrays life in rural America during the 1930s.
• Critics say the film portrays women unfairly.