C1
portrait vs portray
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| portraitnoun/ˈpɔːr.trɪt/ | Meaning a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, usually showing the face | Goes with — | Example There is a large portrait of my grandfather in the living room. |
| portrayverb/pɔːrˈtreɪ/ | Meaning to show someone or something in a particular way in art, film or writing; to play a character | Goes with portray as | Example The documentary portrays the singer as a shy and lonely woman. |
Which word fits?
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