represent

Meanings

• Verb

  To act or serve as a representative or deputy; to speak or act in the place of another.

  - "John represents his company at the trade fair."
  - "She will represent her country in the international competition."
  - "The lawyer represents his client in court."

• Verb

  To present or exhibit something as a symbol or substitute.

  - "The statue represents freedom."
  - "The flag represents the nation."
  - "The painting represents the artist's emotions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780326"

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Synonyms

form , make up , play

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with represent
present , repent , department

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Variants

List of all variants of represent that leads to same result
represent , representable , represented , representer , representers , representing , represents , re-present , re-presentation , re-presentations , re-presented , re-presenting , re-presents

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Forms

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represented, representing, representative

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Etymology

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From Old French 'representer', from 'repraesentare', from 're-' (back) + 'praesentare' (present)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'represent' comes from the Latin word 'praesentare', which means 'to present'.

2. In art, a representational artwork is one that is based on reality, as opposed to an abstract artwork.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

2. Icon: A representation of a person, object, or idea in art, often in the form of a statue or painting.

3. Metaphor: A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

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Culture

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Represent is a versatile word with various cultural, historical, and symbolic significances. It is used in art, literature, music, and other forms of expression to represent ideas, emotions, or concepts. In literature, it is often used to describe characters or themes that stand for something larger. In art, it can refer to a symbolic or abstract representation of an idea or object. In music, it can refer to a musical passage that represents a particular mood or feeling.

How to Memorize "represent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in for another, or a symbolic representation of an idea or object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'represent' with the idea of standing in for something or someone, or with the idea of a symbolic representation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'R-P-S': Represent, Present, Symbol.

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