Main Entry:

rep·re·sent

Pronunciation:

\ˌre-pri-ˈzent\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1: 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>3: to portray or exhibit in art : depict4: to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify <a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture>5 a: to produce on the stage b: to act the part or role of6 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 election7: to describe as having a specified character or quality <represents himself as a friend>8 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 remonstrance9: to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of10 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 memory11: to correspond to in essence : constituteintransitive verb1: to make representations against something : protest2slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example

— rep·re·sent·able \-ˈzen-tə-bəl\ adjective

— rep·re·sent·er noun