represent
verb (used with object)
to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize.
have represented
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present perfectof represent.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Max Dowman and Rio Ngumoha, who have represented England at under-19 level, complete the list of nominees thanks to their performances for Arsenal and Liverpool respectively.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But one lesser-covered target of his ire have been the lawyers who have represented those political opponents.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
“I have represented thousands of clients in complex family law cases that dealt with domestic violence and child custody,” she said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Well over $100 million of the settlement money will go to the plaintiff law firms that have represented Purdue victims through the bankruptcy and to cover the cost of running the trust.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
Or it may have represented a more general surge in empathy.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
