To act or speak on behalf of someone or something, especially in an official capacity. verb
The lawyer will represent the defendant in court.
She was chosen to represent her country at the international conference.
To depict or portray something in a particular way, often through art or media. verb
The painting represents the artist's vision of the future.
The movie aims to represent the struggles of the working class.
To symbolize or stand for something else, often in a more abstract or conceptual sense. verb
In this equation, 'x' represents an unknown variable.
The dove is often used to represent peace.
To constitute or amount to something; to be equivalent to. verb
These sales figures represent a significant increase from last year.
The new policy represents a shift in company strategy.