
Portray
Subjective Depiction
Portray suggests a personal or biased perspective in representation.

Critics argue the director portrayed the events to support his own viewpoint.
Implication of Traits
When portraying someone, it often implies character traits without stating them.

The coach is portrayed as demanding yet fair.
Contrast to Reality
Discuss how a portrayal may differ from the actual person or fact.

Despite his generosity, he is often portrayed as frugal in media.
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CharacterizeDepictExhibitFeatureIllustratePicturePresentRepresentShow
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