Represent (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object)
  1. 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.
  2. to express or designate by some term, character, symbol, or the like: to represent musical sounds by notes.
  3. to stand or act in the place of, as a substitute, proxy, or agent does: He represents the company in Boston.
  4. to speak and act for by delegated authority: to represent one's government in a foreign country.
  5. 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.
  6. to portray or depict; present the likeness of, as a picture does: The painting represents him as a man 22 years old.
  7. to present or picture to the mind.
  8. to present in words; set forth; describe; state.
  9. 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.
  10. to set forth clearly or earnestly with a view to influencing opinion or action or making protest.
  11. to present, produce, or perform, as on a stage.
  12. to impersonate, as in acting.
  13. to serve as an example or specimen of; exemplify: a genus represented by two species.
  14. to be the equivalent of; correspond to: The llama of the New World represents the camel of the Old World.
verb (used without object)
  1. to protest; make representations against.
  2. to use or display a secret handshake, sign, gesture, etc., for purposes of identification: The gang members always represent when they see one another.
verb (used with object)
  1. to present again or anew.
verb (tr)
  1. to stand as an equivalent of; correspond to
  2. to act as a substitute or proxy (for)
  3. to act as or be the authorized delegate or agent for (a person, country, etc)
  4. to serve or use as a means of expressing
  5. to exhibit the characteristics of; exemplify; typify
  6. to present an image of through the medium of a picture or sculpture; portray
  7. to bring clearly before the mind
  8. to set forth in words; state or explain
  9. to describe as having a specified character or quality; make out to be
  10. to act out the part of on stage; portray
  11. to perform or produce (a play); stage
verb
  1. to present again
Represent (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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