represent

Definitions of represent in various dictionaries:

verb - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

verb - express indirectly by an image, form, or model

verb - be representative or typical for

verb - be a delegate or spokesperson for

verb - serve as a means of expressing something

verb - be characteristic of

verb - form or compose

verb - be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

verb - create an image or likeness of

verb - play a role or part

verb - perform (a play), especially on a stage

verb - describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

verb - point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

verb - bring forward and present to the mind

verb - to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

To stand for; symbolize: The bald eagle represents the United States.

To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds.

To depict in art; portray.

To describe or present in words; set forth.

To present clearly to the mind.

To draw attention to by way of remonstrance or protest: Our parents represented to us the need for greater caution.

To describe or put forward (a person or thing) as an embodiment of a specified quality.

To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.

To act as a spokesperson for.

To serve as an example of: The museum had several paintings representing the artist’s early style.

To be the equivalent of.

To stage (a play, for example); produce.

The central meaning shared by these verb s is “to render or present a realistic image or likeness of”: a statue representing a king; cave paintings that delineate horses and hunters; a cartoon depicting a sea monster; the personality of a great leader limned in words; a country landscape pictured in soft colors; a book portraying life in the Middle Ages.

verb - to bring into the presence of someone

REPRESENT - Represent can refer to: Represent (Fat Joe album), a 1993 album by Fat Joe Represent (Compton's Most Wanted album), a 2000 album by Compton's Most Wa...