portray vs represent

portray and represent both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
portray	No	No	Yes	No
represent	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of portray; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than portray:

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of portray; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than portray:

Other hypernyms of portray include interpret.

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of portray; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than portray:

Other hypernyms of portray include act, play.

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of portray; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than portray:

portray: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
represent: create an image or likeness of

Other hypernyms of portray include interpret.

portray (verb)	represent (verb)
portray in words	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
make a portrait of	serve as a means of expressing something
assume or act the character of	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
	bring forward and present to the mind
	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
	create an image or likeness of
	play a role or part
	perform (a play), especially on a stage
	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
	be representative or typical for
	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
	form or compose
	be typical of
	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to