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re-pre⋅sent

  [ree-pri-zent]
Use represented in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
to present again or anew.
Origin:
1555–65; re- + present 2

rep⋅re⋅sent

  [rep-ri-zent]
–verb (used with object)
1. to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize: In this painting the cat represents evil and the bird, good.
2. to express or designate by some term, character, symbol, or the like: to represent musical sounds by notes.
3. to stand or act in the place of, as a substitute, proxy, or agent does: He represents the company in Boston.
4. to speak and act for by delegated authority: to represent one's government in a foreign country.
5. to act for or in behalf of (a constituency, state, etc.) by deputed right in exercising a voice in legislation or government: He represents Chicago's third Congressional district.
6. to portray or depict; present the likeness of, as a picture does: The painting represents him as a man 22 years old.
7. to present or picture to the mind.
8. to present in words; set forth; describe; state.
9. to set forth or describe as having a particular character (usually fol. by as, to be, etc.): The article represented the dictator as a benevolent despot.
10. to set forth clearly or earnestly with a view to influencing opinion or action or making protest.
11. to present, produce, or perform, as on a stage.
12. to impersonate, as in acting.
13. to serve as an example or specimen of; exemplify: a genus represented by two species.
14. to be the equivalent of; correspond to: The llama of the New World represents the camel of the Old World.
–verb (used without object)
15. to protest; make representations against.
16. Slang. to use or display a secret handshake, sign, gesture, etc., for purposes of identification: The gang members always represent when they see one another.
Origin:
1325–75; ME representen < MF representer < L repraesentāre to bring about immediately, make present, equiv. to re- re- + praesentāre to present 2

Related forms:
rep⋅re⋅sent⋅a⋅ble, adjective
rep⋅re⋅sent⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun

Synonyms:
1. exemplify. 6. delineate. 12. portray.
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rep·re·sent   (rěp'rĭ-zěnt')   
tr.v.   rep·re·sent·ed, rep·re·sent·ing, rep·re·sents

    1. To stand for; symbolize: The bald eagle represents the United States.

    2. To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds.

    3. To depict in art; portray.

    4. To describe or present in words; set forth.

    5. To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.

    6. To act as a spokesperson for.

    7. To stage (a play, for example); produce.

    8. To act the part or role of.

    1. To depict in art; portray.

    2. To describe or present in words; set forth.

    3. To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.

    4. To act as a spokesperson for.

    5. To stage (a play, for example); produce.

    6. To act the part or role of.

  3. To present clearly to the mind.

  4. To draw attention to by way of remonstrance or protest: Our parents represented to us the need for greater caution.

  5. To describe or put forward (a person or thing) as an embodiment of a specified quality.

    1. To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.

    2. To act as a spokesperson for.

    3. To stage (a play, for example); produce.

    4. To act the part or role of.

  7. To serve as an example of: The museum had several paintings representing the artist's early style.

  8. To be the equivalent of.

    1. To stage (a play, for example); produce.

    2. To act the part or role of.


[Middle English representen, from Old French representer, from Latin repraesentāre, to show : re-, re- + praesentāre, to present; see present2.]
rep're·sent'a·bil'i·ty n., rep're·sent'a·ble adj., rep're·sent'er n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to render or present a realistic image or likeness of: a statue representing a king; cave paintings that delineate hunters; a cartoon depicting a sea monster; the personality of a great leader limned in words; a landscape pictured in soft colors; a book portraying life in the Middle Ages.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Word Origin & History

represent 
1375, "to bring to mind by description," from O.Fr. representer (12c.), from L. repræsentare, from re-, intensive prefix, + præsentare "to present," lit. "to place before" (see present (2)). Meaning "to symbolize, to be the embodiment of" is from c.1380. Legislative sense is attested from 1655. Representation "image, likeness" is from c.1425; legislative sense first attested 1769.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: rep·re·sent
Function: transitive verb
1 : to substitute in some capacity for : act the part of, in place of, or for (as another person) usually by legal right: as a : to serve esp. in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from an election b : to provide legal representation to as a lawyer c : to act as the representative of in a class action
2 a : to describe as having a specified character or quality b : to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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