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representing

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ]

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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

Example

Which players are representing our team this season?

How to pronounce representing

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntɪŋ]

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