represent
represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
verb
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Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
(
correspond
, stand for
, represent
)
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an h' in Greek stands for an s' in Latin
Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an h' in Greek stands for an s' in Latin
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Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
(
symbolise
[British] , typify
, stand for
, represent
, symbolize
)
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
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Be representative or typical for
(
represent
)
be representative or typical for
This period is represented by Beethoven
This period is represented by Beethoven
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()
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
(
represent
)
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
I represent the silent majority
I represent the silent majority
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()
Serve as a means of expressing something
(
represent
)
serve as a means of expressing something
The flower represents a young girl
The flower represents a young girl
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()
Be characteristic of
(
exemplify
, represent
)
be characteristic of
This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
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()
Form or compose
(
comprise
, represent
, make up
, be
, constitute
)
form or compose
This money is my only income
This money is my only income
The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
These constitute my entire belonging
These constitute my entire belonging
The children made up the chorus
The children made up the chorus
This sum represents my entire income for a year
This sum represents my entire income for a year
These few men comprise his entire army
These few men comprise his entire army
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()
(art) create an image or likeness of
(
interpret
, represent
)
(art) create an image or likeness of
The painter represented his wife as a young girl
The painter represented his wife as a young girl
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()
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
(
defend
, represent
)
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
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()
(performing arts) Perform a role or part
(
represent
, act
, play
)
(performing arts) Perform a role or part
Gielgud played Hamlet
Gielgud played Hamlet
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
She played the servant to her husband's master
She played the servant to her husband's master
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To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
(
map
, represent
)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
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Bring forward and present to the mind
(
lay out
, represent
, present
)
bring forward and present to the mind
We presented the arguments to him
We presented the arguments to him
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
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Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
(
represent
)
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Our parents represented to us the need for more caution
our parents represented to us the need for more caution
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Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
(
represent
)
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
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(performing arts) perform (a play), especially on a stage
(
represent
, stage
, present
)
(performing arts) perform (a play), especially on a stage
We are going to stage Othello'
we are going to stage Othello'
