re-present

[ree-pri-zent]

verb (used with object)

1. to present again or anew.

re-present

/ ˌriːprɪˈzɛnt, ˌriːprɛzənˈteɪʃən /

verb

1. (tr) to present again

Other Word Forms

• re-presentation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-present¹

First recorded in 1555–65; re- + present ²

Example Sentences

McQuarters said the church’s vision to “re-present God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ” includes restoration.

From Seattle Times

Then he proceeded to re-present it.

From Los Angeles Times

“The director doesn’t need to show situations that are wholly invented falsehoods in the film to have it be a false portrayal,” said Jennifer Crystal Chien, director of Re-Present Media, a San Francisco nonprofit that advocates for storytelling from underrepresented communities.

From New York Times

At other times it appeared more as a devouring, of the earth and its people, by men who wanted to possess these things and re-present them as their own creation.

From New York Times

“We are willing to do whatever it takes to continue confidence in the justice system,” she wrote, adding that prosecutors were ready to re-present all cases if needed.

From Seattle Times