represent

verb (1)

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rep·re·sent | \ ˌre-pri-ˈzent

represented; representing; represents

Definition of represent

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : 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 : depict

4 : to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture

5a : to produce on the stage

b : to act the part or role of

6a(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

7 : to describe as having a specified character or quality represents himself as a friend

8a : 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

9 : to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of

10a : 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

11 : to correspond to in essence : constitute

intransitive verb

1 : to make representations against something : protest

2 slang : to perform a task or duty admirably : serve as an outstanding example

re-present

verb (2)

re-pre·sent | \ ˌrē-pri-ˈzent

re-presented; re-presenting; re-presents

Definition of re-present (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to present again or anew

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Verb (1)

representable \ ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl

\ adjective

representer noun

Verb (2)

re-presentation \ ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən

, -ˌpre-zᵊn- , -ˌprē-zᵊn- \ noun

Examples of represent in a Sentence

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 Arizona's 30,400 deaths represent about 3% of COVID-19 deaths in the United States. — Alison Steinbach, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2022 The stars represent the county’s 38 townships with one slightly larger star representing the city of Chicago. — Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2022 But Black and Hispanic doctors still represent a small part of total clinical faculty and growth and representation of Black men in academic medicine has remained flat or decreased. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2022 While Armstead’s prowess in net is well-documented, his athleticism and field awareness represent underappreciated aspects of his game. — Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2022 These two categories represent about 90% of US sales. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 June 2022 The doc takes a more interesting turn when the directors also examine the role of quarterbacks within the NFL — what players in this storied position represent in the league, and therefore the American imagination. — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 June 2022 The court appointments represent the latest development in the ongoing crisis of public defense in Oregon. — oregonlive, 10 June 2022 MacCallum and Peterson represent the latest defections of senior CNN digital staff. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 June 2022 See More

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