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Portray vs Portrayable - What's the difference?

portray | portrayable |

As a verb portray

is to paint or draw the likeness of.

As an adjective portrayable is

capable of being portrayed.

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

    Anagrams

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    portrayable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of being portrayed.