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portrait

Pronunciation: [ˈpɔrtrɪt]

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Learn how to use portrait in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art”

(noun) a picture of a person, usually showing their face. It helps you remember or recognize someone, like a family member or a famous person.

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of her grandmother.

Example

The portrait of the king did not look like him at all.

Example

Have you ever seen a portrait that you really liked?

Context: “description”

(noun) a detailed description of someone's character or qualities. This is like telling a story about what someone is like, not just how they look.

Example

The writer's portrait of the hero made him seem very brave.

Example

The report failed to give a proper portrait of the team's challenges.

Example

What kind of portrait did you get from the article about her?

How to pronounce portrait

Pronunciation: [ˈpɔrtrɪt]

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