represent
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt/
To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify
- he/she/it
- represents
- past participle
- represented
Meanings
- 1
To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify
The blue lines on the map represent rivers.
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The red lines on the map represent railways.
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- 2
To portray visually; to delineate
- 3
To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
- 4
To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
- 5
To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
- 6
To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
- 7
To give an account of; to describe
- 8
To serve as a sign or symbol ofrare
- 9
To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to presentrare
- 10
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation)rare