represent

Meaning

Verb

• To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
• To portray visually; to delineate
• To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
• To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
• To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
• To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
• To give an account of; to describe.
• To serve as a sign or symbol of
• To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
• To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
• To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
• To participate as a team member
• To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.
• To present again, for instance for medical attention.

Origin

• From Old French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.
• re- + present.