The term 'portrays' can be defined as the act of representing someone or something in a particular way. It can be done through various mediums, such as painting, acting, and writing. The crossword solutions for this term are 'limns, ' 'plays, ' 'DEPICTS, ' and 'enacts.' 'Limns' is a verb meaning to describe or portray someone or something in words or pictures. 'Plays' is a verb meaning to represent a character in a theatrical performance. 'DEPICTS' is a verb meaning to represent someone or something in a painting, drawing, or other form of art. Lastly, 'enacts' is a verb meaning to represent a character in a play or other dramatic performance. All of these words refer to the act of portraying someone or something in a particular way.