Recite vs Portray - What's the difference?

Recite is a related term of portray.

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

(recit)

To repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, often before an audience

To list or enumerate something

To deliver a recitation

* pourtray

(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.