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represent

Pronunciation: [/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/]

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represent: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use represent in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to act or speak on behalf of someone or something else. It's like being an ambassador and speaking for your country or a student council member representing your classmates.

Example

The lawyer will represent the defendant in court.

Example

I can't believe they chose him to represent our team.

Example

Who will represent our class at the meeting?

Context: “similarity”

(verb) to stand for or symbolize something else. It's like using a picture of a heart to represent love, or a flag to represent a country.

Example

The color red can represent passion and energy.

Example

In this painting, the dark clouds represent sadness.

Example

What does the eagle represent in the symbol?

Context: “context”

(verb) to portray or show something in a particular way. It's like how a movie represents a historical event, or an artist represents their emotions through their artwork.

Example

The film represents a real-life story with accuracy and respect.

Example

The article represents the situation in a biased and unfair manner.

Example

How does the play represent the character's inner struggles?

How to pronounce represent

Pronunciation: [/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/]

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