portrays

verb

To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.

(figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.

(figuratively) To represent by an image or look.

To paint or draw the likeness of.

(obsolete) To adorn.

Roots

traheretray- · Latin · to draw

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Where does portrays come from?

The word portrays breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tray-, from Latin trahere (“to draw”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.