portray
verb (used with object)
to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.
will portray
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future tenseof portray.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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They will portray the star-crossed lovers on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from March 2026, as first reported by US outlet Deadline.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
Frost has been cast as Hagrid, McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, and Essiedu will portray Severus Snape.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2025
Elizabeth is interested in telling their story for her new film in which she will portray Gracie.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2023
His nearly 14-foot bronze statue — the first of a Black woman who is a historical figure in the city’s public art collection — will portray Tubman as a military leader and freedom fighter.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
“Who will portray the book peddler? I wish Mr. Bangs were nearby to supply the costume.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
