Definition of "Portray" :

verb: portray in words

"The book portrays the actor as a selfish person."

verb: make a portrait of

"Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba."

verb: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

"The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting."

verb: assume or act the character of

"The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man."