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portray
verbgeneral usecommon/ʁɨtɾɐˈtaɾ/re·tra·tar
Definitions
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To represent someone or something through an image, description, or artistic representation.
Usage examples
“The painter portrayed the family with great detail.”
“The book portrays rural life in the 19th century.”
Common combinations
portray a personportray an eraportray in painting
2
To correct or disavow a previous statement; to withdraw or modify a declaration.
Usage examples
“The politician retracted the accusations he had made.”
“He retracted his position after new information.”
Common combinations
retract a statementretract publicly