What does it mean to represent something?

Definition of represent (Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to bring clearly before the mind : present a book which represents the character of early America. 2 : to serve as a sign or symbol of the flag represents our country. 3 : to portray or exhibit in art : depict.

Is depict a synonym for represent?

In this page you can discover 29 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for depict, like: portray, show, express, describe, illustrate, picture, juxtapose, draw, represent, paint and confuse.

What is it called when you represent someone?

an agent or deputy: a legal representative.

What are two synonyms for represented?

synonyms for represented

  • characterized.
  • defined.
  • described.
  • expressed.
  • pictured.
  • delineated.
  • drawn.
  • illustrated.

What is the adjective of represent?

Word family (noun) representation representative (adjective) representative ≠ unrepresentative representational (verb) represent.

What is a antonyms for represent?

verb. ( ˌrɛprəˈzɛnt, ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt) Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. Antonyms. adduct abduct push glycerolize invest deposit sheathe. intend stand for epitomize symbolize be.

What does it mean when you represent someone?

Word forms: represents, representing, represented. transitive verb. If someone such as a lawyer or a politician represents a person, a group of people, or a place, they act on behalf of that person, group, or place.

When to Use represent or represents?

Represent (REE pree ZENT) means to show, introduce, announce, or award something again. Represent means to present something again. Represent is a transitive verb; related words are represents, represented, representing.

What does well represented mean?

having good or sufficient representation
having good or sufficient representation.