represent

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verb (1)

rep·re·sent ˌre-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce represent (audio)

represented; representing; represents

transitive verb

: to bring clearly before the mind : present

a book which represents the character of early America

: to serve as a sign or symbol of

the flag represents our country

: to portray or exhibit in art : depict

: to serve as the counterpart or image of : typify

a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture

: to produce on the stage

: to act the part or role of

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

: to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from election

: to describe as having a specified character or quality

represents himself as a friend

: to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment

: to point out in protest or remonstrance

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

: 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

: to correspond to in essence : constitute

intransitive verb

: to make representations against something : protest

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

representable

ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl How to pronounce represent (audio)

adjective

representer noun

re-present

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verb (2)

re-pre·sent ˌrē-pri-ˈzent How to pronounce re-present (audio)

re-presented; re-presenting; re-presents

transitive verb

: to present again or anew

re-presentation

ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce re-present (audio)

-ˌpre-zᵊn-

-ˌprē-zᵊn-

noun

Example Sentences

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

And to represent the Czech Republic in the Oscar race.

Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 The primary winners represent those who control the Arizona Republican Party today and are fiercely loyal to Trump, who was just the second Republican since the 1940s to lose Arizona.

Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 For Christina, the parole hearing can represent a life-changing moment for many within the community who may no longer feel safe if the shooter is released.

Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 People of multiple races or ethnicities represent one of San Francisco’s fastest growing demographics.

Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022 People of Mexican descent represent 62% of the 58.8 million Latinos living on U.S. soil.

Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 This very rare North American vagrant from northwestern Europe and mid-latitude Eurasia would represent a first Massachusetts record.

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 The numbers in parentheses represent first-place votes and the second denotes points.

The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 The Dolphins represent a great pivot off of the Bengals defense this week, who will certainly be chalk in a matchup with Dallas and backup quarterback Cooper Rush.

Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

represent

transitive verb

rep·re·sent

: to substitute in some capacity for : act the part of, in place of, or for (as another person) usually by legal right: as

: to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from an election

: to provide legal representation to as a lawyer

: to act as the representative of in a class action

: to describe as having a specified character or quality

: to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment

单词	represents
释义	represent 1 of 2 verb (1) rep·re·sent ˌre-pri-ˈzent represented; representing; represents 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 5 a : to produce on the stage b : to act the part or role of 6 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 election 7 : 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 remonstrance 9 : to serve as a specimen, example, or instance of 10 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 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 representable ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl adjective representer noun re-present 2 of 2 verb (2) re-pre·sent ˌrē-pri-ˈzent re-presented; re-presenting; re-presents transitive verb : to present again or anew re-presentation ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən -ˌpre-zᵊn- -ˌprē-zᵊn- noun Synonyms Verb (1) character characterize define depict describe portray See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 And to represent the Czech Republic in the Oscar race. Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 The primary winners represent those who control the Arizona Republican Party today and are fiercely loyal to Trump, who was just the second Republican since the 1940s to lose Arizona. Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 For Christina, the parole hearing can represent a life-changing moment for many within the community who may no longer feel safe if the shooter is released. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 18 Sep. 2022 People of multiple races or ethnicities represent one of San Francisco’s fastest growing demographics. Justin Phillips, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Sep. 2022 People of Mexican descent represent 62% of the 58.8 million Latinos living on U.S. soil. Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 This very rare North American vagrant from northwestern Europe and mid-latitude Eurasia would represent a first Massachusetts record. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022 The numbers in parentheses represent first-place votes and the second denotes points. The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2022 The Dolphins represent a great pivot off of the Bengals defense this week, who will certainly be chalk in a matchup with Dallas and backup quarterback Cooper Rush. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb (1) Middle English, from Anglo-French representer, from Latin repraesentare, from re- + praesentare to present First Known Use Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Verb (2) 1564, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition represent verb rep·re·sent ˌre-pri-ˈzent represented; representing 1 : to present a picture, image, or likeness of : portray This picture represents a country scene. 2 : to be a sign or symbol of The flag represents our country. 3 : to act for or in place of We elect men and women to represent us in Congress. Legal Definition represent transitive verb rep·re·sent 1 : to substitute in some capacity for : act the part of, in place of, or for (as another person) usually by legal right: as a : to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from an election b : to provide legal representation to as a lawyer c : to act as the representative of in a class action 2 a : to describe as having a specified character or quality b : to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment 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 Relevance characterizes describes portrays defines depicts identifies indicates characters classifies types specifies categorizes marks distinguishes pigeonholes colors individualizes stamps names particularizes 2 as in depicts to present a picture of a painting representing the ocean at sunrise Synonyms & Similar Words depicts portrays describes illustrates pictures images outlines renders documents shows delineates 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 exemplifies personifies emblematizes stands for manifests epitomizes incarnates bodies objectifies personalizes materializes
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