portray
/pɔːrˈtreɪ/
por · tray
pɔːr · ˈtreɪ
English Definition
v. describe, show in art or words
Significado en Español
retratar, describir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
miêu tả, khắc họa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
portr(paint)+ay(verb)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “portray”?
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A
Depict
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B
Ignore
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C
Conceal
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D
Abandon
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A — Depict.
“portray” means v. describe, show in art or words
Common questions about “portray”
What does “portray” mean?
portray — v. describe, show in art or words. In Chinese: 描写，描绘.
How do you pronounce “portray”?
portray is pronounced /pɔːrˈtreɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: por · tray.
Is “portray” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. portray appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “portray”?
portr(paint)+ay(verb)
