What does represent mean?
Definitions for represent
ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛntrep·re·sent
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word represent.
Princeton's WordNet
represent, stand for, correspondverb
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
"Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin"
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, representverb
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
"What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
representverb
be representative or typical for
"This period is represented by Beethoven"
representverb
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
"I represent the silent majority"
representverb
serve as a means of expressing something
"The flower represents a young girl"
exemplify, representverb
be characteristic of
"This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, beverb
form or compose
"This money is my only income"; "The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a year"; "These few men comprise his entire army"
defend, representverb
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
"Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
represent, interpretverb
create an image or likeness of
"The painter represented his wife as a young girl"
act, play, representverb
play a role or part
"Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"
stage, present, representverb
perform (a play), especially on a stage
"we are going to stage `Othello'"
representverb
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
"He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel"
representverb
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
"our parents represented to us the need for more caution"
present, represent, lay outverb
bring forward and present to the mind
"We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
map, representverb
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Wiktionary
representverb
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.
representverb
To portray by pictorial or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like.
representverb
To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet.
representverb
To stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress.
representverb
To exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind; to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe.
He represented that he was investigating for the police department.
representverb
To serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or things.
representverb
To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
representverb
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To REPRESENTverb
Etymology: repræsento, Lat. representer, Fr.
Before him burn
Seven lamps, as in a zodiac representing
The heav’nly fires. John Milton, Paradise Lost, b. xii.This bank is thought the greatest load on the Genoese, and the managers of it have been represented as a second kind of senate. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.
One of his cardinals admonished him against that unskilful piece of ingenuity, by representing to him, that no reformation could be made, which would not notably diminish the rents of the church. Decay of Piety.
Wikipedia
Represent
Represent is the ninth song on Nas debut album Illmatic. It is produced by DJ Premier who samples Lee Irwin's "Thief of Baghdad" for the song's beat. Nas dedicates the song to a long list of people including future hip hop artist Cormega. RapReviews describes "Represent" as a "certified banger."
ChatGPT
represent
The term "represent" typically refers to the act of standing for or symbolizing something or someone or acting as a proxy or advocate in a certain capacity. It can involve serving as a spokesperson, exhibiting or embodying a particular idea or group, or speaking or acting on behalf of someone else. Representation often encompasses conveying or presenting information, perspectives, interests, or concerns accurately and authentically.
Webster Dictionary
Representverb
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
Representverb
to portray by pictoral or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like
Representverb
to portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet
Representverb
to stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress
Representverb
to exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind; to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe
Representverb
to serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or things
Representverb
to bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present
Representverb
to form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something which was originally apprehended by direct presentation). See Presentative, 3
Etymology: [F. reprsenter, L. repraesentare, repraesentatum; pref. re- re- + preesentare to place before, present. See Present, v. t.]
Wikidata
Represent
Represent is the fourth album by Comptons Most Wanted, their first since Music to Driveby in 1992. It included the singles, "This is Compton 2000" and "Then U Gone". In 2007, MC Eiht re-released the album in the name, Representin'. The Cover art pays tribute to the N.W.A album Straight Outta Compton
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Represent
rep-rē-zent′, v.t. to exhibit the image of: to serve as a sign of: to personate or act the part of: to stand in the place of: to bring before the mind: to describe: to portray: to exemplify.—n. Representabil′ity.—adj. Represent′able, that may be represented.—ns. Representā′men, representation; Represent′ance (obs.), likeness.—adj. Represent′ant, having vicarious power.—n. Representā′tion, act of representing or exhibiting: that which represents: an image: picture: dramatic performance: part performed by a representative: share, participation: statement: delegation.—adj. Representā′tional.—ns. Representā′tionism, the doctrine of Descartes, that in the perception of the external world the immediate object represents another object beyond the sphere of consciousness; Representā′tionist.—adj. Represent′ative, representing: showing a likeness: bearing the character or power of others: replacing: presenting the full character of a class: (logic) mediately known.—n. one who stands for another, a deputy, delegate: (law) an heir.—adv. Represent′atively.—ns. Represent′ativeness; Represent′er; Represent′ment.—Representative faculty, the imagination.—House of Representatives, the lower branch of the United States Congress, consisting of members chosen biennially by the people. [O. Fr.,—L. repræsentāre, -ātum—re-, again, præsentāre, to place before.]
Rap Dictionary
representverb
To stand for something you are convinced of and feel related to, and to express that feeling. For example your family, your upbringing, your neighborhood, your values. Represent! -- Nas (Represent), Throw ya hood up if you represent'n! -- Chingy (Jackpot)
Editors Contribution
represent
To express the voice of a group.
The politicians did a great job as they were elected to represent the people.
Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020
Suggested Resources
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'represent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2287
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'represent' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2456
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'represent' in Verbs Frequency: #146
Anagrams for represent »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of represent in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of represent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of represent in a Sentence
To represent the body of work of one of the greatest songwriters of all time - whose cultural importance can't be overstated - is both a privilege and a responsibility, it's no secret that the art of songwriting is the fundamental key to all great music, nor is it a secret that Bob Dylan is one of the very greatest practitioners of that art.
We represent well over 100 artists from the late '70s and early '80s who want to own their U.S. copyrights, but are being stonewalled by Sony and Universal after sending notices, in many cases, we are talking about artists who have never received royalties from the recordings.
Today I say to the Democratic establishment, in order to win in the future, you need to win the voters who represent the future of our country and you must speak to the issues of concern to them.
Turkmenistan's economy is entirely reliant on gas exports, which represent its only significant source of revenue.
The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.
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- مثلArabic
- representarCatalan, Valencian
- zastupovat, reprezentovatCzech
- darstellen, repräsentierenGerman
- representarSpanish
- نمایندگیPersian
- kuvata, edustaaFinnish
- jouer, représenterFrench
- riochdaichScottish Gaelic
- képvisel, jelöl, ábrázol, játszikHungarian
- rappresentareItalian
- 대표하다Korean
- voorstellen, vertegenwoordigen, representerenDutch
- representarPortuguese
- reprezentaRomanian
- представлятьRussian
- representeraSwedish
- wakilishaSwahili
- представлятиUkrainian
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