REPRESENT
Scrabble letter values: R1E1P3R1E1S1E1N1T1 = 11
Definition
- verb take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to. — synonyms: stand_for, correspond
- verb express indirectly by an image, form, or model. — synonyms: typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand_for
- verb be representative or typical for.
- verb be a delegate or spokesperson for.
- verb serve as a means of expressing something.
- verb be characteristic of. — synonyms: exemplify
- verb form or compose. — synonyms: constitute, make_up, comprise, be
- verb be the defense counsel for someone in a trial. — synonyms: defend
- verb create an image or likeness of. — synonyms: interpret
- verb play a role or part. — synonyms: act, play
- verb perform (a play), especially on a stage. — synonyms: stage, present
- verb describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality.
- verb point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance.
- verb bring forward and present to the mind. — synonyms: present, lay_out
- verb to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets). — synonyms: map
Examples
- “Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an `h' in Greek stands for an `s' in Latin”
- “be a symbol”
- “What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?”