to make a likeness of by drawing, painting, carving, or the like.

to depict in words; describe graphically.

to represent dramatically, as on the stage

He portrayed Napoleon in the play.

verb

act like , characterize , copy , delineate , depict , describe , draw , duplicate , figure , illustrate , image , impersonate , interpret , limn , mimic , paint , parody , photograph , picture , render , reproduce , simulate , sketch , express , show , do , enact , perform , play , play-act , represent , act , frame , imitate