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represent

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verb (1)

rep·​re·​sent ˌre-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce represent (audio)
represented; representing; represents

transitive verb

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: to bring clearly before the mind : present
a book which represents the character of early America
2
: to serve as a sign or symbol of
the flag represents our country
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: to portray or exhibit in art : depict
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: to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify
a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture
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a
: to produce on the stage
b
: to act the part or role of
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a(1)
: to take the place of in some respect
(2)
: to act in the place of or for usually by legal right
(3)
: to manage the legal and business affairs of
athletes represented by top lawyers and agents
b
: to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election
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: to describe as having a specified character or quality
represents himself as a friend
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a
: to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment
b
: to point out in protest or remonstrance
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: to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of
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a
: to form an image or representation of in the mind
b(1)
: to apprehend (an object) by means of an idea
(2)
: to recall in memory
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: to correspond to in essence : constitute

intransitive verb

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: to make representations against something : protest
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slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example
representable
ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce represent (audio)
adjective
representer noun

re-present

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verb (2)

re-pre·​sent ˌrē-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce re-present (audio)
re-presented; re-presenting; re-presents

transitive verb

: to present again or anew
re-presentation
ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce re-present (audio)
-ˌpre-zᵊn-
-ˌprē-zᵊn-
noun

Synonyms

Verb (1)

Example Sentences

Verb (1) He represented his company at the meeting. She hired an agent to represent her in the contract negotiations. Senator Smith represents the state of Connecticut. The company is represented by a local law firm. She represented the United States in figure skating at the Olympics. The court's decision represents a victory for small businesses. The new prices represent a substantial increase over last year's prices. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
And to represent the Czech Republic in the Oscar race. Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 The primary winners represent those who control the Arizona Republican Party today and are fiercely loyal to Trump, who was just the second Republican since the 1940s to lose Arizona. Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 For Christina, the parole hearing can represent a life-changing moment for many within the community who may no longer feel safe if the shooter is released. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 People of multiple races or ethnicities represent one of San Francisco’s fastest growing demographics. Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022 People of Mexican descent represent 62% of the 58.8 million Latinos living on U.S. soil. Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 This very rare North American vagrant from northwestern Europe and mid-latitude Eurasia would represent a first Massachusetts record. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 The numbers in parentheses represent first-place votes and the second denotes points. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 The Dolphins represent a great pivot off of the Bengals defense this week, who will certainly be chalk in a matchup with Dallas and backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English, from Anglo-French representer, from Latin repraesentare, from re- + praesentare to present

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (2)

1564, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of represent was in the 14th century

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