- 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.transitive
- 2
To portray visually; to delineate.transitive
- a landscape can be represented in a picture.
- The sculptor represented a horse in bronze.
- 3
To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of.transitive
- It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway.
- 4
To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of.transitive
- He sent his agent to represent himself at the meeting.
- As he was too ill to accept the award, his brother represented him at the ceremony.
- 5
To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.).transitive
- They chose a member of Congress to represent their district.
- 6
To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of.transitive
- He represented that he was investigating for the police department.
- 7
To give an account of; to describe.transitive
- 8
To serve as a sign or symbol of.transitive
- The @ symbol represents the online world.
- A dove is often used to represent peace.
- 9
To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.transitive
- 10
To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).transitive
syn. make up