Thesaurus results for REPRESENT

represent

verb

ˌre-pri-ˈzent

Definition of represent

as in to characterize

to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats

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Relevance

as in to depict

to present a picture of a painting representing the ocean at sunrise

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as in to symbolize

to serve as a material counterpart of this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

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Recent Examples of represent Traditional computers use bits represented as either 0 or 1, and are physically constrained by how tiny transistors can be miniaturized. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 On January 20m, 2026, NBC News reported that with the pardons in 2025, the financial crimes pardons represented hundreds of millions in punishments that would now disappear. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Soperas are sacred containers believed to represent or house African Orishas. — Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 The money, from the city’s Development Fund and Central City Economic Development Fund, represents more than an effort to save one church. — Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for represent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent

Verb

The administration has almost always characterized Iran never getting a nuclear weapon as the overriding concern.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The 49ers did not have an update on the specific injury, characterizing it only as a rib issue.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of characterize

Verb

Beyond its fascinating reliefs depicting pharaohs and Egyptian deities, the temple offers sweeping panoramic views across Madrid’s western districts.

— Jennifer Fernández Solano, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Art depicting animals in a snowy woodland scene by Tom Shelton from the David Barnett Gallery hangs above the bed.

— Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of depict

Verb

Addressing thousands of officials and delegates at the Great Hall of the People, Xi portrayed China as a country that was facing tough times, but one that would emerge unscathed.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The film portrays a glamorous night out in Hollywood with each type of character that exists portrayed to get a real snapshot of this deadly disease, which is the leading killer of people under 45 years old in the US.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of portray

Verb

The idea that government, which has been defined as incompetent and inefficient for decades, could provide grocery abundance and variety better than Walmart and Costco has triggered a visceral reaction among critics.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Fierezza, for example, is defined by contrasts between pink peppercorn, incense, and marine notes.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026