portray

(verb) portray in words. Example: "The book portrays the actor as a selfish person."

(verb) make a portrait of. Synonyms: depict, limn. Example: "Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the duchess of alba."

(verb) assume or act the character of. Synonyms: impersonate. Examples: "She impersonates madonna." "The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man."

(verb) represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture. Synonyms: present. Example: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting."