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re-pre⋅sent

  [ree-pri-zent]
Use represents 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.
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