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    portray

    US /pɔ:rˈtreɪ/

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    UK /pɔ:ˈtreɪ/

    B2
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo play a character in theater or on film
    I portray a doctor on television
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo represent something for artistic purposes
    This painting will portray life in a small family
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
    The film portrays him as a hero.

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    7 YEARS IN JAPAN // MY REGRETS AND WEIRD EXPERIENCES

    17:267 YEARS IN JAPAN // MY REGRETS AND WEIRD EXPERIENCES
    • especially that TV really loves to portray a very certain image of what a foreigner in Japan is and what they like

      especially that TV really loves to portray a very certain image of what a foreigner in Japan is and what they like

    • but I feel like we need to break down some of those stereotypes, especially that TV really loves to portray a very certain image of what a foreigner in Japan is and what they like and kind of sometimes plays to stereotypes, whereas I think on YouTube, we have this opportunity to kind of break that down a little bit.

      but I feel like we need to break down some of those stereotypes, especially that TV really loves to portray a very certain image of what a foreigner in Japan is and what they like and kind of sometimes plays to stereotypes, whereas I think on YouTube, we have this opportunity to kind of break that down a little bit.

    A2

    Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

    12:06Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3
    • And in the law code, Hammurabi tried to portray himself in two roles that should sound familiar: shepherd and father.

      And in the law code, Hammurabi tried to portray himself in two roles that should sound familiar: shepherd and father.

    • In the law code Hammurabi tried to portray himself in two roles that might sound familiar:

      In the law code Hammurabi tried to portray himself in two roles that might sound familiar:

    B2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • AND PORTRAY THEMSELVES WITH AN

      AND PORTRAY THEMSELVES WITH AN

    • MORE THAT HE TRIES TO PORTRAY

      MORE THAT HE TRIES TO PORTRAY

    B1

    Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED

    09:39Body Language Experts Break Down Job Interview Etiquette | WIRED
    • because of the strength that men probably want to portray,

      because of the strength that men probably want to portray,

    • that's not a good portray.

      that's not a good portray.

    B1

    Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room

    14:24Conversation Skills: 5 questions to make you the most interesting person in the room
    • But who would you think would be the best actor to portray or play you in a movie?

      But who would you think would be the best actor to portray or play you in a movie?

    • But who would you think would be the best actor to portray or play you in a movie?

      But who would you think would be the best actor to portray or play you in a movie?

    A2

    How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps

    11:55How to Communicate Confidently at Work | 4 Steps
    • So today we're talking about how to use your authentic voice in the workplace, specifically how to portray and communicate with confidence at work.

      So today we're talking about how to use your authentic voice in the workplace, specifically how to portray and communicate with confidence at work.

    • So today we're talking about how to use your authentic voice in the workplace, specifically how to portray and communicate with confidence at work.

      So today we're talking about how to use your authentic voice in the workplace, specifically how to portray and communicate with confidence at work.

    A2

    Almost 600 killed in recent south Syria violence, monitoring group says | BBC News

    07:03Almost 600 killed in recent south Syria violence, monitoring group says | BBC News
    • And the Netanyahu government has made a big effort to portray this as a bad jihadi regime that is dangerous and, you know, that Israel maintains, you know, significant suspicions towards this regime.

      And the Netanyahu government has made a big effort to portray this as a bad jihadi regime that is dangerous and, you know, that Israel maintains, you know, significant suspicions towards this regime.

    • And the Netanyahu government has made a big effort to portray this as a bad jihadi regime that is dangerous and, you know, that, that Israel maintains, you know, significant suspicions towards this regime.

      And the Netanyahu government has made a big effort to portray this as a bad jihadi regime that is dangerous and, you know, that, that Israel maintains, you know, significant suspicions towards this regime.

    B1

    Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates

    08:06Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates
    • But then Hamas is just, they portray as a political party.

      But then Hamas is just, they portray as a political party.

    • But then Hamas is just you know, they portray as a political party.

      But then Hamas is just you know, they portray as a political party.

    B1

    Madame Web Is A Crime Against Cinema | Review

    09:54Madame Web Is A Crime Against Cinema | Review
    • And I feel so bad for talented actors to have to try and portray a character that has zero character arc, zero character traits and zero backstory.

      And I feel so bad for talented actors to have to try and portray a character that has zero character arc, zero character traits and zero backstory.

    • and I feel so bad for talented actors to have to try and portray a character that has zero character arc, zero character traits, and

      and I feel so bad for talented actors to have to try and portray a character that has zero character arc, zero character traits, and

    B1

    This SpongeBob Episode Will Gain Your Confidence Back

    02:28This SpongeBob Episode Will Gain Your Confidence Back
    • As passionate as I may portray myself on YouTube, some comments get to me sometimes.

      As passionate as I may portray myself on YouTube, some comments get to me sometimes.

    • As passionate as I may portray myself on YouTube, some comments get to me sometimes.

      As passionate as I may portray myself on YouTube, some comments get to me sometimes.

    A2