Synonyms of represents

represents

verb

present tense third-person singular of represent

1

as in characterizes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characterizes
• describes
• portrays
• defines
• depicts
• identifies
• characters
• indicates
• classifies
• types
• specifies
• categorizes
• marks
• distinguishes
• pigeonholes
• colors
• stamps
• individualizes
• particularizes
• names

2

as in depicts

to present a picture of

a painting representing the ocean at sunrise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depicts
• portrays
• describes
• images
• illustrates
• renders
• delineates
• pictures
• outlines
• shows
• documents
• sketches
• diagrams
• silhouettes
• caricatures

3

as in symbolizes

to serve as a material counterpart of

this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbolizes
• embodies
• illustrates
• personifies
• exemplifies
• stands for
• emblematizes
• manifests
• epitomizes
• incarnates
• bodies
• objectifies
• personalizes
• materializes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of represents

Airlines for America, the trade association that represents the major airlines in Washington, praised the FAA's push to modernize the nation's flight management tools. — Joel Rose, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

The chocolate represents hemoglobin, and the candy coating represents the glucose, or sugar, attached to it. — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The move represents a reversal for the governor, who last year vetoed legislation to require data centers to report water use and expressed support for the facilities that serve artificial intelligence platforms. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Jungle Book Studio represents the film for international and local distribution, having picked up global sales rights before the movie’s Toronto premiere. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

These values are embodied in the idea of Made in Italy, which represents not only quality and authenticity, but also the richness of an entire ecosystem of artisans and specialized expertise. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The Cook County State’s Attorney, which represents county officials in such lawsuits, sought an extension in court Thursday and intends to file a motion to dismiss. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Salazar represents a Miami-area district in Florida that is three-quarters Latino. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

This represents a substantial and rapid shift in the way people are discovering information online—just one year ago, only 15% of queries led to an AI Overview. — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026