Definitions
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"
Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Example: "What does the statue of liberty symbolize?"
Be representative or typical for
Example: "This period is represented by beethoven"
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"
Be typical of
Example: "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"
Form or compose
Example: "This money is my only income"
Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Example: "Ms. smith will represent the defendant"
Create an image or likeness of
Example: "The painter represented his wife as a young girl"
Play a role or part
Example: "Gielgud played hamlet"
Perform (a play), especially on a stage
Example: "We are going to stage `othello'"
Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
Example: "He represented this book as an example of the russian 19th century novel"
Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Example: "Our parents represented to us the need for more caution"
Bring forward and present to the mind
Example: "We presented the arguments to him"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
REPRESENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
REPRESENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
REPRESENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
