portrays

VERB

represent, imitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characterize depict describe illustrate interpret paint render

STRONG

copy delineate draw duplicate figure image impersonate limn mimic parody photograph picture reproduce simulate sketch

WEAK

act like

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse mix up obscure

STRONG

be original

Example Sentences

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Robert Pattinson portrays the cruel and arrogant antagonist Antinous, who has own eyes fixed firmly on the queen while her husband is still away.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

And in “Giant,” John Lithgow, reprising his Olivier Award-winning performance, portrays the author in all his dyspeptic glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Despite how much the film’s script emphasizes the importance of education, the narrative itself portrays only a right way and wrong way to react.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

As for Colman Domingo, who portrays Michael's strict father Joe Jackson: "Everyone has a story, and everyone has something you can learn from -- just like a great album."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Lorenzetti portrays the moment when Mary becomes pregnant.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton