01 v. t. To paint or draw the likeness of; as, to portray a king on horseback.
imp. & p. p.
portrayed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Portraying
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To paint or draw the likeness of; as, to portray a king on horseback.“Take a tile, and lay it before thee, and portray upon it the city, even Jerusalem.” — Ezek. iv. 1.
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Hence, figuratively, to describe in words.
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To adorn with pictures.[R.]“Spear and helmets thronged, and shields Various with boastful arguments potrayed.” — Milton.