NYT Dictionary

PORTRAY

/poːˈtɹæ̝ɪ̯/
Verbpor-TRAYpor-tray · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

To paint or draw the likeness of.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English portray, from Middle French portraire.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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