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representing

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ]

Word

Context: "relationship"

(verb) to act or speak for someone else. It’s like when a big brother talks to the teacher for his little sister because she’s shy. He is representing her.

Example

The student is representing her school in the science fair.

Example

He is not representing his team's interests during the meeting.

Example

Who will be representing us at the conference next week?

Context: "similarity"

(verb) to show or display something in a particular way. For example, when you draw a picture that shows how you feel, you are representing your feelings with art.

Example

The painting is representing the beauty of nature beautifully.

Example

The report is not representing the actual situation accurately.

Example

What does this symbol represent in the story?

Context: "games"

(verb) to stand in for someone in a competition or game. If you play on a sports team, you might be representing your school when you play against other schools.

Example

She is proud of representing her country in the Olympics.

Example

He didn't like representing a team that didn't share his values.

Example

Which players are representing our team this season?

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