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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
- representability noun
- representable adjective
- 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
This is not to say the dish it represents was never part of my life.
“But in general mountains represent good habitat for them,” he said, “so they can survive really well in those areas.”
From March 28 to Sept. 10, these four wolves were responsible for 70 total livestock losses, representing 63% of wolf-caused livestock losses reported across the state during that time period, according to Fish and Wildlife.
Are they projecting a moral principle shaped by their own prosperity onto poorer countries, where wealth may represent survival, progress or even hope?
It would represent the first formal engagement between the U.S. and North Korea in more than six years.
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