ˌreprɪˈzent v.tr. 1
stand for or
correspond to (the
comment does not represent
all our views). 2 (often in passive) be a
specimen or
example of;
exemplify (all types of
people were represented in
the audience). 3
act as an embodiment of;
symbolize (the
sovereign represents the
majesty of the
State; numbers are represented by letters). 4
call up in the
mind by
description or portrayal or
imagination;
place a
likeness of
before the mind or senses. 5
serve or be
meant as a likeness of. 6 a state by
way of expostulation or
persuasion (represented the rashness of it). b (foll. by to)
try to
bring (the facts influencing conduct)
home to (represented the risks to
his client). 7 (often foll. by
as, to be)
describe or
depict as;
declare or
make out (represented
them as martyrs; not
what you represent it to be). 8 (foll. by
that + clause)
allege. 9
show, or
play the
part of, on
stage. 10
fill the place of; be a
substitute or
deputy for; be entitled to act or
speak for (the
Queen was represented by the
Princess of Wales). 11 be elected as a
member of
Parliament, a
legislature, etc. by (represents a
rural constituency). øørepresentable adj. representability n. [ME f. OF representer or f. L repraesentare (as
RE-, PRESENT(2))]
