represent
verb (1)
rep·re·sent
| \ ˌre-pri-ˈzent
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\
represented;
representing;
represents
Definition of represent
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
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
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\
re-presented;
re-presenting;
re-presents
Definition of re-present (Entry 2 of 2)
: to present again or anew
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Other Words from represent
Verb (1)
representable
\ ˌre-pri-ˈzen-tə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
representer
noun
Verb (2)
re-presentation
\ ˌrē-ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən
, -ˌpre-zᵊn- , -ˌprē-zᵊn- \
noun
, -ˌpre-zᵊn- , -ˌprē-zᵊn- \
noun
Synonyms for represent
Synonyms: Verb (1)
character, characterize, define, depict, describe, portray
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Twenty automakers representing 98 percent of new vehicles sold have agreed to install reminders in an effort to stop heatstroke deaths. — BostonGlobe.com, "Carbonite putting together new leadership team in the absence of a CEO," 5 Sep. 2019 Zach Farrell, a spokesman for the inter-agency joint information center in Santa Barbara representing local, county, state and federal officials involved in the case. — CBS News, "33 bodies recovered after California boat fire, 1 missing," 4 Sep. 2019 The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers — trade groups representing General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Toyota and others — announced the effort in a joint statement this week. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "Automakers: Technology to fight deaths of kids in hot cars will be standard by 2025 model year," 4 Sep. 2019 Joe Calderon, an attorney with the law firm representing Kite. saw things differently. — Cortlynn Stark, Indianapolis Star, "City undoes 50-year protection to pave way for apartments near Glendale Target," 4 Sep. 2019 In June, Broward Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, whose office represents Rugani, asked the Sheriff’s Office to investigate its handling of inmates with health issues. — Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, "Teen on life support after hanging himself at Broward jail," 4 Sep. 2019 In the sample size of 74 fish representing 11 species, the invasive round goby had the highest concentrations, possibly from eating filter-feeding quagga mussels, which scientists suspect may be accumulating microplastics. — Tony Briscoe, chicagotribune.com, "22 million pounds of plastics enter the Great Lakes each year. Most of the pollution pours into Lake Michigan.," 4 Sep. 2019 The discovery that the mother and son could move their sixth finger therefore prompted researchers to dig into how that finger is represented in their brain. — Tom Roseberry, Scientific American, "Studying the Superhuman," 4 Sep. 2019 Norwegian responded by shutting down its fleet of 18 737 Max planes, representing a vital piece of its growing route business. — Bernhard Warner, Fortune, "Norwegian Air Pleads With Creditors for a Lifeline as Boeing 737 MAX Fallout Deepens," 4 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'represent.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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represent
verb
English Language Learners Definition of represent
: to act or speak officially for (someone or something)