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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But, while the sector remains untaxed, it represents a considerable loss of revenue for African governments, economists say.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
However, Daryanani emphasized the importance of continued momentum in the company’s software business, which represents roughly 45% of revenue.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
In a year of unthinkable math progress, as increasingly powerful AI systems have cracked conjectures that had long stumped humans, OpenAI published a breakthrough on Tuesday that represents the most significant advance yet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Assn. of California Water Agencies, which represents about 470 public agencies, sponsored the legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
It represents every single lie she’s been fighting so hard to expose.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
