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Meaning of Represent
to act or serve as an agent or representative of something or someone
Definitions
- To act as a representative or agent for a person, organization, or government
- * To portray or depict something, such as a character or a situation, in a play, film, or other work of art
- * To present or describe something, such as a situation or a proposal, in a particular way
Etymology of Represent
The word "represent" comes from the Old French word "representer", which is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "praesentare" (meaning "to present" or "to show")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of acting or serving as a representative or agent for someone or something
Example Uses
- The ambassador will represent our country at the international conference
- * The painting represents a scene from the artist's childhood
- * The company will represent the product at the trade show