Meaning & use
represent
To act or speak officially on behalf of someone else, or to be a symbol, image, or example of something.
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The lawyer agreed to represent the family in their case against the construction company.
In the painting, the dove represents peace between the two warring nations.
A note on using this word
Represent covers both acting on someone's behalf, as an agent or delegate, and standing symbolically for an idea or concept.
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