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Portray

/pɔːˈtreɪ/
To represent or depict something or someone in a particular way through artistic or written expression.

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Examples:

The novel vividly portrays a dystopian future society.

Artists often portray emotions through color and form.

The documentary aims to portray the struggles of refugees.

Etymology:

etymology
Derived from Middle English portraien, from Old French portraire, originating from Latin protrahere meaning to drag forth or to draw.

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