In either case it could be used to portray symbols, figures or scenes.

Some questioned why such white granite would be used to portray a black man.

In the first, it was used to portray a T-34.

The character has also been used to portray a suicide attempt.

Different sorts of media such as image and video were also used to portray the information.

Rectangular signs are used to portray information to an audience.

In this season, standbys are used to portray the character.

Similar techniques are now used to portray the current appearance of children who have been missing for years.

In all, over 30 dogs were used to portray the film's eight canine characters.

With the use of media technology graphic images can be used to portray an event.