represent
US /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
UK /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
1.
2.
to act or speak officially for someone or on behalf of a group
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She was chosen to represent her country at the Olympics.
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The lawyer will represent you in court.
3.
to depict or portray something in a particular way
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The painting represents a scene from ancient mythology.
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The article represents the author's views on the topic.
4.
to constitute or amount to; to be equivalent to
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This decision represents a major shift in policy.
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His silence represented his agreement.