represent represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

verb

1. () Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to  ( correspond , stand for , represent )
   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
   Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an h' in Greek stands for an s' in Latin
   
2. () Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol  ( symbolise [British] , typify , stand for , represent , symbolize )
   express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
    What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
   What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
   
3. () Be representative or typical for  ( represent )
   be representative or typical for
    This period is represented by Beethoven
   This period is represented by Beethoven
   
4. () 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  ( represent )
   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
   I represent the silent majority
   
5. () Serve as a means of expressing something  ( represent )
   serve as a means of expressing something
    The flower represents a young girl
   The flower represents a young girl
   
6. () Be characteristic of  ( exemplify , represent )
   be characteristic of
    This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
   This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
   
7. () Form or compose  ( comprise , represent , make up , be , constitute )
   form or compose
    This money is my only income
   This money is my only income
    The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
   The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance
    These constitute my entire belonging
   These constitute my entire belonging
    The children made up the chorus
   The children made up the chorus
    This sum represents my entire income for a year
   This sum represents my entire income for a year
    These few men comprise his entire army
   These few men comprise his entire army
   
8. () (art) create an image or likeness of  ( interpret , represent )
   (art) create an image or likeness of
    The painter represented his wife as a young girl
   The painter represented his wife as a young girl
   
9. () Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial  ( defend , represent )
   be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
    Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
   Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
   
10. () (performing arts) Perform a role or part  ( represent , act , play )
    (performing arts) Perform a role or part
     Gielgud played Hamlet
    Gielgud played Hamlet
     She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
    She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role
     She played the servant to her husband's master
    She played the servant to her husband's master
    
11. To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)  ( map , represent )
    to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
    
12. Bring forward and present to the mind  ( lay out , represent , present )
    bring forward and present to the mind
     We presented the arguments to him
    We presented the arguments to him
     We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
    We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
    
13. Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance  ( represent )
    point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
     Our parents represented to us the need for more caution
    our parents represented to us the need for more caution
    
14. Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality  ( represent )
    describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
     He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
    He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
    
15. (performing arts) perform (a play), especially on a stage  ( represent , stage , present )
    (performing arts) perform (a play), especially on a stage
     We are going to stage Othello'
    we are going to stage Othello'