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portray vs interpret

interpret vs portray

portray and interpret both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portray No No Yes No
interpret No No Yes No
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of portray; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than portray:
  • portray: make a portrait of
  • interpret: create an image or likeness of
Other hypernyms of portray include represent.
As verbs, interpret is a hypernym of portray; that is, interpret is a word with a broader meaning than portray:
  • portray: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
  • interpret: create an image or likeness of
Other hypernyms of portray include represent.
portray (verb) interpret (verb)
portray in words make sense of; assign a meaning to
make a portrait of make sense of a language
assume or act the character of give an interpretation or explanation to
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture restate (words) from one language into another language
give an interpretation or rendition of
create an image or likeness of
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