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Characterise vs Portray - What's the difference?

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Characterise is a related term of portray.


As verbs the difference between characterise and portray

is that characterise is while portray is to paint or draw the likeness of.

characterise

English

Verb

    • portray

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pourtray

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To paint or draw the likeness of.
  • (figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
  • To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
  • To adorn with pictures.

    • Related terms

    * portrait * portrayal

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