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rep·re·sent (rep′ri zent′)
transitive verb
- to present or picture to the mind
- to present a likeness or image of; portray; depict
- to be a likeness or image of, as a picture or statue may be
- to present in words; describe, state, or set forth; specif.,
- to describe as having a specified character
- to set forth forcibly or earnestly, so as to influence action, persuade hearers, make effective protest, etc.
- to be a sign or symbol for; stand for; symbolize x represents the unknown
- to denote by symbols, characters, etc. to represent quantities by letters
- to be the equivalent of; correspond to, as in a different place or time a cave represented home to them
- to present, produce, or perform (a play, etc.)
- to act the part of (a character), as in a play
- to act or stand in place of; be an agent, proxy, or substitute for
- to speak and act for by duly conferred authority, as an ambassador for a country or a legislator for constituents
- to serve as a specimen, example, type, or instance of; exemplify or typify
Etymology: ME representen < OFr representer < L repraesentare < re-, again + praesentare: see re- & present,
Related Forms:
- representable rep′·re·sent′·able adjective
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