represent

[rep-ri-zent] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt /

VERB

present image of; symbolize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for

STRONG

be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify

WEAK

act as act as broker act for act in place of appear as assume the role of be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward

Antonyms

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refuse

STRONG

be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

VERB

depict, show

Synonyms

STRONGEST

describe display illustrate mirror portray suggest

STRONG

delineate denote design designate draft enact evoke exhibit express hint interpret limn narrate outline picture realize relate render reproduce sketch track

WEAK

body forth run down run through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hide

STRONG

conceal fail stop suppress

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The deal is supported by shareholders representing 48% of the outstanding shares in the company and completion is expected in the second half of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The winger, who has also represented his country in rugby league, said it was "a huge honour" to join six-time Japan champions Saitama.

From Barron's

Semaf has previously said the collisions represent "a turning point in demanding that all necessary actions be taken to guarantee the safety of railway operations".

From BBC

It could represent the official death toll, which turned out to be significantly lower than the estimated thousands who died.

From BBC

By comparison, only 22% of 18 patients who received stimulation to nearby brain regions improved, representing a 2.5-fold increase in effectiveness.

From Science Daily

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