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represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
perform (a play), especially on a stage
Synonyms: present, stage,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
form or compose
Synonyms: be, comprise, constitute, make up,
Examples:
This sum represents my entire income for a year.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Synonyms: stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Synonyms: correspond, stand for,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
be characteristic of
Synonyms: exemplify,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Synonyms: map,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Synonyms: defend,
Examples:
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
bring forward and present to the mind
Synonyms: lay out, present,
Examples:
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
create an image or likeness of
Synonyms: interpret,
Examples:
The painter represented his wife as a young girl.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
play a role or part
Synonyms: act, play,
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
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
Examples:
I represent the silent majority.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
be representative or typical for
Examples:
This period is represented by Beethoven.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
Examples:
He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Examples:
Our parents represented to us the need for more caution.
represent
verb(rep-re-sent)
serve as a means of expressing something
Examples:
The flower represents a young girl.

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