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represent

[rep-ri-zent] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt /
VERB
present image of; symbolize
Synonyms
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mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for
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be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify
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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
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refuse
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be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop
VERB
depict, show
Synonyms
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describe display illustrate mirror portray suggest
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delineate denote design designate draft enact evoke exhibit express hint interpret limn narrate outline picture realize relate render reproduce sketch track
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body forth run down run through
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hide
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conceal fail stop suppress

Example Sentences

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When feed costs become unsustainable, farmers may be forced to kill or sell off the breeding cows and sows that represent the future of the food supply.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Kildunne said it would be "very special" to return to represent England at the venue where she won the World Cup.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But he was unambiguous about what the building is meant to represent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But some economists see evidence of a so-called k-shaped economy, where the two legs of the k represent different income groups, with a relatively small slice of high earners boosting spending growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Take your time. This will be your card, the one that will represent you.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern