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represent
[rep-ri-zent]
verb (used with object)
to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize.
In this painting the cat represents evil and the bird, good.
Synonyms: exemplifyto express or designate by some term, character, symbol, or the like.
to represent musical sounds by notes.
to stand or act in the place of, as a substitute, proxy, or agent does.
He represents the company in Boston.
to speak and act for by delegated authority.
to represent one's government in a foreign country.
to act for or in behalf of (a constituency, state, etc.) by deputed right in exercising a voice in legislation or government.
He represents Chicago's third Congressional district.
to portray or depict; present the likeness of, as a picture does.
The painting represents him as a man 22 years old.
Synonyms: delineateto present or picture to the mind.
to present in words; set forth; describe; state.
to set forth or describe as having a particular character (usually followed by as, to be, etc.).
The article represented the dictator as a benevolent despot.
to set forth clearly or earnestly with a view to influencing opinion or action or making protest.
to present, produce, or perform, as on a stage.
to impersonate, as in acting.
Synonyms: portrayto serve as an example or specimen of; exemplify.
a genus represented by two species.
to be the equivalent of; correspond to.
The llama of the New World represents the camel of the Old World.
verb (used without object)
to protest; make representations against.
Slang., to use or display a secret handshake, sign, gesture, etc., for purposes of identification.
The gang members always represent when they see one another.
represent
/ ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt /
verb
to stand as an equivalent of; correspond to
our tent represents home to us when we go camping
to act as a substitute or proxy (for)
to act as or be the authorized delegate or agent for (a person, country, etc)
an MP represents his constituency
to serve or use as a means of expressing
letters represent the sounds of speech
to exhibit the characteristics of; exemplify; typify
romanticism in music is represented by Beethoven
to present an image of through the medium of a picture or sculpture; portray
to bring clearly before the mind
to set forth in words; state or explain
to describe as having a specified character or quality; make out to be
he represented her as a saint
to act out the part of on stage; portray
to perform or produce (a play); stage
Other Word Forms
- representable adjective
- representability noun
- nonrepresentable adjective
- prerepresent verb (used with object)
- unrepresentable adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of represent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of represent1
Example Sentences
Trade groups representing publishers praised the Anthropic settlement on Friday, noting it sends a big signal to tech companies that are developing powerful artificial intelligence tools.
The woman’s attorney was not present in court, prompting Meredith Gallen, a deputy public defender, to request that she step in and represent the woman.
If “Romulus” represents the start of a new branch for the franchise, perhaps whoever determines its next chapter can draw on the confidence of knowing they don’t have to elevate another Ripley clone.
If Yapp is soon to represent Australia's past, she will leave young talent like Halse as a legacy for their future.
But a group representing the families of hostages responded by saying anyone who "truly wants to bring back all 48 hostages" had to "immediately" return to the negotiating table.
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