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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His talent was spotted early and he was selected to represent England up to under-18 level.

From BBC

Commissioned in November, it represents a marked upgrade from China’s first two carriers, which lack aircraft-launching catapults that are standard on American carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Manwaring, president of the Music Teachers Association - which represents music teachers across both state and private schools - says every school should have a choir.

From BBC

The offer represents a premium of about 47% to the company’s undisturbed share price as of Nov. 10, the last trading day before media reports of a potential deal, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

These sites, often located on parish boundaries, represent a marginalised sector of medieval society.

From BBC

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