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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:
- to 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:
- to 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:
- to 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
/ ˌɛɪˈɛԳ /
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
Derived Forms
- ˌˌԳٲˈٲ, noun
- ˌˈԳٲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- r·Գa· adjective
- r·Գa·i·ٲ noun
- ԴDzr··Գa· adjective
- r··Գ verb (used with object)
- ܲr··Գa· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of represent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of represent1
Example Sentences
If you are trying to model or regulate something at a higher level of complexity than you're capable of representing, it's not going to work.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said it was a "huge honour" to be at Pope Francis' funeral, representing "all those people at home who looked towards him for spiritual leadership".
Prince William, who was representing his father King Charles III, stood side by side with the prime minister for a moment of silence in front of Pope Francis' coffin.
Attorneys representing students across the country said that their clients had seen their records restored in recent days, according to NBC News.
Doge says it is working to upload all receipts in a "digestible and transparent manner" and that, as of 20 April, it has posted receipts "representing around 30% of all total savings".
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