represent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. 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. To portray visually; to delineate
  3. To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
  4. To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
  5. To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
  6. To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
  7. To give an account of; to describe.
  8. To serve as a sign or symbol of.
  9. To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
  10. To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
  11. To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
  12. To participate as a team member.
verb
  1. To present again, for instance for medical attention.
  2. To present again, possibly in an altered form.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/ en-us-represent.ogg /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ /ˌɹep.ɹəˈzent/ /ˌɹi(ː).pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈɹiː.pɹɪˌzɛnt/

Word forms

represent represents representing represented repræsent re-present

Etymology

From Old French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.

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