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represent Meaning
represent (v)
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
be representative or typical for
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
serve as a means of expressing something
be characteristic of
form or compose
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
represent (v. t.)
To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
To portray by pictoral or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like.
To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet.
To stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress.
To exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind; to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe.
To serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or things.
To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something which was originally apprehended by direct presentation). See Presentative, 3.
represent Sentence Examples
- The delegate was chosen to represent the group at the conference.
- The painting represents a tranquil landscape with rolling hills.
- The spokesperson's words accurately represent the company's stance.
- The logo is intended to represent the company's values of creativity and innovation.
- The survey respondents represent a diverse range of opinions on the matter.
- The abstract sculpture represents the artist's exploration of human emotions.
- The statue represents a historical figure of great significance.
- The tagline "Think Different" effectively represents the company's brand identity.
- The legal document represents the agreement between the two parties.
- The actor's performance represents a complex and nuanced characterization.
FAQs About the word represent
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to, express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol, be representative or typical for, be a delegate
portray, depict,characterize, describe, define, identify,character, indicate, mark,classify
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The delegate was chosen to represent the group at the conference.
The painting represents a tranquil landscape with rolling hills.
The spokesperson's words accurately represent the company's stance.
The logo is intended to represent the company's values of creativity and innovation.
