represent
Definition
- v. take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
- v. be representative or typical for
- v. be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
- v. serve as a means of expressing something
Word forms
- Past participle
- represented
- Third person singular
- represents
- Present participle
- representing
- Past tense
- represented
Example sentences
vt.
The painting represents the beauty of nature.
vi.
She decided to represent her concerns during the meeting.