portrayed
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/pɔrˈtreɪd/
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/pɔːˈtreɪd/
(portray)
depict or represent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'portray' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'portraire', where 'por-' meant 'forth' and 'traire' meant 'to draw'.
Historical Evolution
'portraire' transformed into the Middle English word 'portraien', and eventually became the modern English word 'portray'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to draw forth', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to depict or represent visually'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'portray'.
The artist portrayed the landscape beautifully.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45