×

Learn to pronounce rep·re·sent

/ˌreprəˈzent/
verb
  1. be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.
    "for purposes of litigation, an infant can and must be represented by an adult"
    synonyms: be elected by, be the councilor/MP for, have the vote of, appear for, act for, speak for, act/speak on behalf of, be spokesperson for, be the representative of
  2. constitute; amount to.
    "this figure represents eleven percent of the company's total sales"
    synonyms: constitute, be, amount to, mean, be regarded as
  3. depict (a particular subject) in a picture or other work of art.
    "santos are small wooden figures representing saints"
    synonyms: depict, portray, render, picture, delineate, show, illustrate, characterize, paint, draw, sketch, exhibit, display, limn
  4. state or point out (something) clearly.
    "it was represented to him that she would be an unsuitable wife"
    synonyms: point out, state, indicate, present, set forth, put forward

People also ask
7 days ago · Kids Definition ; 1 · to serve as a sign or symbol of. the flag represents our country ; 2 · to present a picture, image, or likeness of : portray.
to express or complain about something, to a person in authority: We represented our grievances/demands to the boss.
Synonyms for REPRESENTING: describing, characterizing, portraying, depicting, defining, identifying, charactering, classifying, indicating, categorizing.
representing · characterizing · defining · delineating · depicting · describing · exhibiting · illustrating · interpreting · mirroring; personifying; picturing ...
to speak, act, or be present officially for a person or group: His law firm is representing a dozen of the families involved in that disaster.
A phrase showing acknowledgement to one's background, home, social group, or original place of residence. Also similar to giving a Shout Outto one's homeboys.
represent · verb as in present image of; symbolize. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms Antonyms. Strongest matches. mean · perform · produce · serve · serve as · show ...
1. to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize · 2. to express or designate by some term, character, ...
1. to serve to stand for or denote, as a word or symbol does; symbolize: In this story the black bird represents evil.
verb. 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 ...