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"Represent" is a transitive verb that refers to the act of depicting or presenting someone or something visually, symbolically, or metaphorically. It involves expressing an idea, concept, or notion through various modes such as language, images, gestures, or symbols, in order to convey or symbolize particular meanings or characteristics. This verb is frequently employed to communicate a specific individual, group, organization, or identity on behalf of others or to stand as their substitute or proxy.
In a sociopolitical context, "represent" refers to the process of being chosen or elected to act as the voice or advocate for a particular body, constituency, or demographic. It entails the responsibility to make decisions, express viewpoints, and defend interests on their behalf. Furthermore, "represent" can also describe the act of using individuals or entities as typical examples or samples that embody or exemplify a broader class, group, or category.
In the legal realm, "represent" typically pertains to the act of acting as a legal counsel, adviser, or advocate for a client in a court of law or any other legal proceedings. In this sense, it involves standing in place of or speaking on behalf of the client's interests, arguments, or defenses.
Overall, "represent" refers to the act of symbolizing, standing in place of, advocating for, or embodying someone or something to express, defend, or illustrate their ideas, characteristics, interests, or concerns.
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To show or exhibit by resemblance; to describe; to show by words and actions, as in a play on the stage; to personate; to act the character of another, as in a play; to act as a substitute, for; to show by arguments or a statement of facts.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.
The word represent originated from the Latin word repraesentare, which can be broken down into two parts: re- meaning again or back and praesentare meaning to present or to show.
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