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Portray means to show something through a particular medium, usually artistically. An example of portray used in a sentence is: The painting was a successful attempt to portray the emotion fear.
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∙ 13y agoPortray means either to literally or figuratively show or demonstrate something. Since portrayed is the past tense of portray:
1.) The detective's diagrams portrayed the clues at the murder scene.
2.) The detective's testimony at the trial portrayed how the murder took place.
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What is the plural of portray?
The word "portray" is a verb, and has no plural. In the present tense conjugation, the third-person singular uses the verb portrays, while all other persons use portray. The plural of the noun form portrayal is portrayals.
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What is an example sentence for portray?
The actor will portray William Shakespeare in the film.He tried his best to portray the character.
How do you use the word thief in a sentence?
The thief was captured as he left the bank with the stolen money. The sheriff tried to portray Robin Hood as a common thief, not a hero.
Need a sentence using portray?
The author portrayed Arthur in a negative way.
What is the plural of portray?
The word "portray" is a verb, and has no plural. In the present tense conjugation, the third-person singular uses the verb portrays, while all other persons use portray. The plural of the noun form portrayal is portrayals.
What does exclamation marks mean after the sentence yes later?
It could be used to portray annoyance. Perhaps someone keeps asking them to do something and they're fed up being asked. An exclamation point is used to portray exclamatory points.
What noise can you use to describe an alarm clock ringing?
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How do you use the word portrayed in a sentence?
The artist was able to portray an exact likness of the sitter within a very short time
How does dickens use imagery to portray setting and feeling in Great Expectations?
lots of description
How many syllable portray have?
Portray has two syllables.
Does one portray Jesus?
One can portray Christ by our Christ like actions. We cannot portray him in looks as there is no description of him in scripture that can be authenticted. As stated it is by our Christ like actions can we portray him.
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