Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
represent
Verb
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
Definition
To act or speak on behalf of someone or something.
Examples
- The lawyer will represent her client in court.
- The painting represents the struggles of the artist.
- We need someone to represent our interests in the meeting.
Meaning
To represent means to symbolize or serve as a sign of something. It can also mean to present or portray someone or a concept in a particular way.
Synonyms
- Symbolize
- Portray
- Depict
- Stand for
- Present
