Represent

/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) 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..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) 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.
2. (transitive) To portray visually; to delineate
3. (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
4. (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
5. (politics, transitive) To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
6. (transitive) To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
7. (transitive) To give an account of; to describe.
8. (transitive) To serve as a sign or symbol of.

Example Sentences

a landscape can be represented in a picture.

The sculptor represented a horse in bronze.

It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway.

He sent his agent to represent himself at the meeting.

As he was too ill to accept the award, his brother represented him at the ceremony.

An attorney's job is to represent his client in court

They chose a member of Congress to represent their district.

He represented that he was investigating for the police department.

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Word Forms

• represents
• representing
• represented
• repræsent
• re-present

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