represents

Verb

represent (third-person singular simple present represents, present participle representing, simple past and past participle represented)

1. (transitive) 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.
2. (transitive) To portray visually; to delineate.
   • a landscape can be represented in a picture.
3. (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of.
   • It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway.

   Synonyms:

   play

4. (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of.
   • He sent his agent to represent himself at the meeting.
5. (transitive) To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.).
   • They chose a member of Congress to represent their district.
6. (transitive) To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of.
   • He represented that he was investigating for the police department.

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