represent
verb (used with object)
to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize.
represents
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present tense formof represent (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The private island, Indian Creek, represents one of South Florida’s major battlefields where the region’s newly minted billionaires are clashing with those of more modest affluence who trace their Miami roots back generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The research represents one of the most comprehensive empirical tests yet of a foundational idea in evolutionary biology.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
He represents the more established end of a wider battle for young domestic talent.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The investment in Delta, which came to light in May, represents a return to the airline sector for Berkshire.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
And each crater represents two brutal elevation changes.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
