Illustrate and Portray

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Illustrate

Illustrate verb - To show or make clear by using examples.

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Portray is a synonym for illustrate in demonstrate topic. In some cases you can use "Portray" instead a verb "Illustrate", when it comes to topics like explain by example, decorating. popular alternative

Nearby Words: illustration, illustrative, illustrating, illustrator

Portray

Portray verb - To give a representation or account of in words.

Usage example: the author portrays her characters with lifelike vividness

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Illustrate is a synonym for portray in represent topic. You can use "Illustrate" instead a verb "Portray", if it concerns topics such as paint, explain by example. popular alternative

Nearby Words: portrayal, portraying

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character	illustrate character	portray character
power	illustrate power	portray power
culture	illustrate culture	portray culture
relationship	illustrate relationship	portray relationship
Other words: aspect, situation, way, characters, actions, side, feelings, events.

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