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Portray vs Literalism - What's the difference?

portray | literalism |

As a verb portray

is to paint or draw the likeness of.

As a noun literalism is

literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.

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.
  • Anagrams

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    literalism

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Literal interpretation or understanding; adherence to the exact letter or precise significance, as in interpreting or translating.
  • (arts) The style of art portraying a subject as literally and accurately as possible.