What is the difference between Portray vs Betray?

b1-intermediate

Portray

verb

Definition

To describe or represent in a particular way.

Examples

The actor will [portray] the king.

The media [portrayed] him negatively.

She [portrays] herself as confident.

Betray

verb

Definition

To expose someone to danger by treachery; to be disloyal.

Examples

He would never [betray] his friends.

Don't [betray] my trust.

Her expression [betrayed] her feelings.

Tags

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: The actor will ___ the king.

portray betray

Question 2: He would never ___ his friends.

portray betray

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'betray' correctly?

The media betrayed him negatively. She portrays herself as confident. Her expression betrayed her feelings. The actor will betray the character well.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'portray'?

To be disloyal to someone To describe or represent To expose to danger To reveal unintentionally

Question 5: Don't ___ my trust.

portray betray

Question 6: The media ___ him as a hero.

portray betray

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The painting portrays a beautiful landscape. His actions betrayed great confidence. She portrayed her country to the enemy. The documentary betrayed the truth about pollution.

Question 8: His nervousness ___ his inexperience.

portray betray

Question 9: The artist ___ the scene beautifully.

portray betray

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'betray'?

To represent accurately To expose someone by treachery To describe in detail To show or depict

Quiz Answers

Q1: portray

Q2: betray

Q3: Her expression betrayed her feelings.

Q4: To describe or represent

Q5: betray

Q6: portray

Q7: The painting portrays a beautiful landscape.

Q8: betray

Q9: portray

Q10: To expose someone by treachery

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