Portray (verb)

1. To represent or depict (someone or something) in a work of art, literature, or drama.
2. To describe or depict (someone or something) in a particular way.
3. To play the role of (a character) in a play or film.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from french portraitier, from portrait "portrait" (see portrait).

Examples:

1. He portrayed the character of a villain.
2. She portrayed the life of the poor in her paintings.
3. He portrayed the president in the movie.
4. She portrayed the soldier as a hero in her book.
5. He portrayed himself as a victim in the court.