represent

v 1: take the place of [syn: {stand for}, {correspond}]

2: express indirectly; be a symbol of; "What does the Statue of

Liberty symbolize?" [syn: {symbolize}, {stand for}]

3: be representative or typical for; "This period is

represented by Beethoven"

4: be a delegate for; represent somebody's interest, as of

politicians and office holders representing their

constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in

a housing dispute; "I represent the silent majority"

5: serve as a means of expressing something

6: be characteristic of: "This compositional style is

exemplified by this fugue" [syn: {exemplify}, {typify}]

7: form or compose; "This money is my only income"; "The stone

wall was the backdrop for the performance"; "These

constitute my entire belonging"; "The children made up the

chorus"; "This sum represents my entire income for a

year"; "These few men comprise his entire army" [syn: {constitute},

{make up}, {comprise}, {be}]

8: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial [syn: {defend}]

[ant: {prosecute}]

9: create an image or likeness of [syn: {interpret}]

10: play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to

act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"

[syn: {act}, {play}]

11: to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

[syn: {map}]