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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Industry and Mr Burton star Lawety will play Stuart Sutcliffe, the band's original bassist before he left in 1961, while Farhan Akhtar will portray famous Indian composer Ravi Shankar.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
She hopes the drama series will portray her son's true character and shed light on his story.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
They will portray themselves as leaders of social progress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
Elizabeth is interested in telling their story for her new film in which she will portray Gracie.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 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
