transitive. To symbolize (something abstract or intangible, as a quality, concept, etc.), to stand in the place of; (in later use also, with…
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| 释义 | society > communication > representation > physical representation of abstraction > represent physically [verb (transitive)] (8) representc1400 transitive. To symbolize (something abstract or intangible, as a quality, concept, etc.), to stand in the place of; (in later use also, with… picturea1530 transitive. To represent (an abstract idea or quality) through a symbol or sign; to figure, betoken, or symbolize. Also occasionally with out. Now… form1590 transitive. To express by form, to ‘body forth’. embody1741 To give a concrete form to (what is abstract or ideal); to express (principles, thoughts, intentions) in an institution, work of art, action… to body forth1800–24 transitive. To give material or tangible form to (something abstract), to exhibit outwardly, embody. effigy1815 (transitive) to serve as a picture of, to ‘body forth’. thing1883 transitive. To view or express as a thing; to represent by means of material objects; to reify. vehiculate1928 transitive. Chiefly Literary Criticism. To serve as a vehicle (vehicle, n. 3c) for; to capture or represent in a vehicle; to encapsulate. |
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