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The correct spelling is portraying.
How to pronounce portraying
verb
Say it like: Por-tra-yin-g
The correct spelling is portraying. To paint or draw the likeness of. For example: "I will portray a king on horseback."
Usage Examples
“I will portray a king on horseback.”
“For my next movie, I will be portraying Shakespeare.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To paint or draw the likeness of.
- 2.To describe in words; to convey.
- 3.To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
- 4.To adorn.
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