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Spell Bee Word: portrait


Basic Details

Word: Portrait

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A painting, drawing or photograph of a person, usually showing the face.

Synonyms: picture, likeness, painting, sketch

How to Spell Portrait

Syllables: por - trait

Tricky part: Both r's are needed: por-trait. Many people drop the first one and write potrait. The end is ait, not ate.

Watch out for: potrait, portrate, portret

Memory tip: The word trait, meaning a quality, hides at the end. A good portrait shows a person's traits: por + trait.

Usage Examples

Example 1: A portrait of Mahatma Gandhi hangs in our school hall.

Example 2: The artist drew my portrait in charcoal at the fair.

Example 3: Turn your phone to portrait mode to take a tall photo.

Fun Fact

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is often called the most famous portrait in the world.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) potrait
b) gallery
c) landscape
d) sculpture

Show answer

a) potrait. There is an r in the first part too: por-trait.

Word Cookie

Insert the correct pair of letters to form a word:

p_rtr_it

a) u, a
b) o, e
c) a, a
d) o, a

Show answer

d) o, a. Por opens the word and trait closes it.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: portrait

a) landscape
b) likeness
c) border
d) scenery

Show answer

b) likeness. A portrait is a likeness of a person; a landscape shows the land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a portrait usually show?

a) a timetable
b) a map
c) a person
d) a recipe

Show answer

c) a person

2. In 'portrait mode', a photo is ____.

a) black only
b) round
c) wider than it is tall
d) taller than it is wide

Show answer

d) taller than it is wide

Associated Words

strengthenrespectadoringbankrupttrail
artisanregardconservativebacteriumpresident

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