REPRESENTS
(verb)Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Represents.
Represents - as a verb
Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Example: "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in greek stands for an `s' in latin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correspond15stand forExpress indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Example: "What does the statue of liberty symbolize?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stand forsymbolise16symbolize25typify17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intend7mean6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be representative or typical for
Example: "This period is represented by beethoven"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Example: "I represent the silent majority"
Serve as a means of expressing something
Example: "The flower represents a young girl"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
express16give tongue toutter5verbalise14verbalize23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be typical of
Example: "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exemplify26Form or compose
Example: "This money is my only income"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be4comprise14constitute12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Example: "Ms. smith will represent the defendant"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defend11Create an image or likeness of
Example: "The painter represented his wife as a young girl"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interpret11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Play a role or part
Example: "Gielgud played hamlet"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act5play9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perform (a play), especially on a stage
Example: "We are going to stage `othello'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present9stage6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
Example: "He represented this book as an example of the russian 19th century novel"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depict11describe13draw8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Example: "Our parents represented to us the need for more caution"
Example Sentences
"She represents her company at business meetings."
"The painting represents a beautiful sunset."
"The blue color represents calmness."
"His behavior represents a lack of respect."
"The symbol represents strength and power."
Word Game Points
Is REPRESENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, represents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPRESENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is REPRESENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, represents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPRESENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is REPRESENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, represents is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPRESENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.