represent

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
verb
  1. To act or speak on behalf of someone or a group, especially in an official capacity.
    • A lawyer represents the client in court.
    • She was chosen to represent her class at the student council meeting.
    • The ambassador represents the country at international events.
  2. To be a symbol or sign of something; to stand for.
    • Each star on the flag represents a state.
    • The dove represents peace in many cultures.
    • In this diagram, the blue line represents the river.
  3. To describe or show something in a particular way; to depict.
    • The graph represents the company's sales over the past year.
    • The painting represents a beautiful sunset over the ocean.
    • His story represents the struggles of many immigrants.
  4. To constitute or amount to; to be an example of.
    • This decision represents a major change in company policy.
    • The new building represents a significant investment in the community.
    • Her achievement represents years of hard work.
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