Portrait ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Portrait ( noun )

1. A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
2. A representation of a person in words.
3. A representation of a person or thing in a particular way.

Origin:

Middle english portraiture, from anglo-french, from medieval latin portraiture, from latin portrare to carry, represent, from pro- forward, for + trahere to draw.

Examples:

1. He commissioned a portrait of his wife.
2. The book provided a portrait of the artist's life.
3. The movie offered a portrait of the city during the war.

(As a verb)

Portrait ( verb )

1. A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
2. A representation of a person in words.
3. A representation of a person or thing in a particular way.

Origin:

Middle english portraiture, from anglo-french, from medieval latin portraiture, from latin portrare to carry, represent, from pro- forward, for + trahere to draw.

Examples:

1. He commissioned a portrait of his wife.
2. The book provided a portrait of the artist's life.
3. The movie offered a portrait of the city during the war.