portray
verb (used with object)
to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
have portrayed
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present perfectof portray.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In their speeches since the meeting, Fed policymakers have portrayed the hike as a cautious one.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Both monks have portrayed themselves as defenders of Buddhism against what they describe as Islamist extremism, although Gnanasara has denied any role in the riots.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
In talks with the U.S. in recent days, they have portrayed the proposal as preliminary and precautionary, the U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
His features and form were as I have portrayed them.
From Jessamine A Novel by Marion Harland
