represent

verb

1. 1

   to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

2. 2

   bring forward and present to the mind

   We presented the arguments to him

   We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason

3. 3

   point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

   our parents represented to us the need for more caution

4. 4

   express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

   What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?

5. 5

   describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

   He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel

6. 6

   serve as a means of expressing something

   The flower represents a young girl

7. 7

   create an image or likeness of

   The painter represented his wife as a young girl

8. 8

   perform (a play), especially on a stage

   we are going to stage `Othello'

9. 9

   play a role or part

   Gielgud played Hamlet

   She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role

10. 10

    be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

    I represent the silent majority

11. 11

    be representative or typical for

    This period is represented by Beethoven

12. 12

    be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

    Ms. Smith will represent the defendant