Synonyms for portray

Verb

1. portray, represent

usage: portray in words; "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person"

2. portray, depict, limn, represent, interpret

usage: make a portrait of; "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba"

3. impersonate, portray, act, play, represent

usage: assume or act the character of; "She impersonates Madonna"; "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man"

4. portray, present, represent, interpret

usage: represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally; "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"