Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for POR-TRAY'
POR-TRAY', v.t. [Fr. portraire. See Portrait.]
- To paint or draw the likeness of any thing in colors; as, to portray a king on horseback; to portray a city or temple with a pencil or with chalk.
- To describe in words. It belongs to the historian to portray the character of Alexander of Russia. Homer portrays the character and achievements of his heroes in glowing colors.
- To adorn with pictures; as, shields portrayed. – Milton.
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