por·tray 
/poɚˈtreɪ/ verb
por·trays; por·trayed; por·tray·ing /poɚˈtreɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to describe (someone or something) in a particular way
▪ The White House has portrayed the President as deeply conflicted over the matter. ▪ The lawyer portrayed his client as a victim of child abuse. ▪ He portrayed himself as a victim. 2 : to show (someone or something) in a painting, book, etc.
▪ The painting portrays the queen in a purple robe. ▪ The novel portrays [=depicts] life in a small southern town. 3 : to play (a character) in a film, play, or television show
▪ Laurence Olivier portrayed Hamlet beautifully.
▪ The White House has portrayed the President as deeply conflicted over the matter. ▪ The lawyer portrayed his client as a victim of child abuse. ▪ He portrayed himself as a victim.
▪ The painting portrays the queen in a purple robe. ▪ The novel portrays [=depicts] life in a small southern town.
▪ Laurence Olivier portrayed Hamlet beautifully.
