 |
represent
Overview of verb represent
The verb represent has 15 senses (first 10 from tagged texts)
1. (39) represent, stand for, correspond -- (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin")
2. (30) typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent -- (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?")
3. (14) represent -- (be representative or typical for; "This period is represented by Beethoven")
4. (11) represent -- (be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, 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. (9) represent -- (serve as a means of expressing something; "The flower represents a young girl")
6. (8) exemplify, represent -- (be characteristic of; "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue")
7. (5) constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be -- (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")
8. (2) defend, represent -- (be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant")
9. (2) represent, interpret -- (create an image or likeness of; "The painter represented his wife as a young girl")
10. (1) act, play, represent -- (play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master")
11. stage, present, represent -- (perform (a play), especially on a stage; "we are going to stage `Othello'")
12. represent -- (describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality; "He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel")
13. represent -- (point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance; "our parents represented to us the need for more caution")
14. present, represent, lay out -- (bring forward and present to the mind; "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason")
15. map, represent -- (to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets))
Grep of noun represent
representation
representational process
representative
representative sample
representative sampling
Antonyms of verb represent
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb represent
15 senses of represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
=> equal, be
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> mean, intend
=> convey, impart
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 3
represent
=> be
Sense 4
represent
=> serve
=> work, do work
Sense 5
represent
=> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Sense 6
exemplify, represent
=> embody, be, personify
=> typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> mean, intend
=> convey, impart
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 7
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
Sense 8
defend, represent
Sense 9
represent, interpret
=> re-create
=> make, create
Sense 10
act, play, represent
=> re-create
=> make, create
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
=> re-create
=> make, create
Sense 12
represent
=> describe, depict, draw
=> set forth, expound, exposit
=> elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
=> clarify, clear up, elucidate
=> explain, explicate
=> inform
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 13
represent
=> remonstrate, point out
=> inform
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
=> state, say, tell
=> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Sense 15
map, represent
=> permute, commute, transpose
=> change by reversal, turn, reverse
=> change
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb represent
9 of 15 senses of represent
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> embody, be, personify
=> typify, epitomize, epitomise
Sense 3
represent
=> instantiate
=> speak for
Sense 5
represent
=> misrepresent, belie
=> dramatize, dramatise
=> portray
=> embody
Sense 7
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
=> make
=> compose
=> form, constitute, make
=> range, straddle
=> fall into, fall under
=> present, pose
=> supplement
Sense 9
represent, interpret
=> sensualize, carnalize
=> silhouette
=> animalize, animalise
=> profile
=> paint
=> capture
=> picture, depict, render, show
=> stylize, stylise, conventionalize
=> map
=> portray, depict, limn
=> portray, present
=> draw
=> model, mock up
=> graph, chart
Sense 10
act, play, represent
=> make, pretend, make believe
=> support
=> enact, reenact, act out
=> act out
=> impersonate, portray
=> parody
=> emote
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
=> set, localize, localise, place
Sense 12
represent
=> symbolize, symbolise
=> actualize, actualise
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
=> argue, reason
=> argue, indicate
=> spin
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb represent
15 senses of represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
=> equal, be
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> mean, intend
Sense 3
represent
=> be
Sense 4
represent
=> serve
Sense 5
represent
=> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Sense 6
exemplify, represent
=> embody, be, personify
Sense 7
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
Sense 8
defend, represent
Sense 9
represent, interpret
=> re-create
Sense 10
act, play, represent
=> re-create
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
=> re-create
Sense 12
represent
=> describe, depict, draw
Sense 13
represent
=> remonstrate, point out
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
=> state, say, tell
Sense 15
map, represent
=> permute, commute, transpose
'Cause To' of verb represent
Derived Forms of verb represent
11 of 15 senses of represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#10
=> representation
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
RELATED TO>(adj) representative#2
=> representative
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#1
=> representation, mental representation, internal representation
Sense 3
represent
RELATED TO>(adj) representative#1
=> representative
Sense 4
represent
RELATED TO>(adj) representative#3
=> representative
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#4
=> representation, delegacy, agency
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#5
=> representation
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#3
=> representation
Sense 5
represent
RELATED TO>(adj) representative#2
=> representative
Sense 8
defend, represent
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#3
=> representation
Sense 9
represent, interpret
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#2
=> representation
Sense 10
act, play, represent
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#7
=> theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#7
=> theatrical performance, theatrical, representation, histrionics
Sense 13
represent
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#8
=> representation
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
RELATED TO>(noun) representation#1
=> representation, mental representation, internal representation
Domain of verb represent
3 of 15 senses of represent
Sense 9
represent, interpret
TOPIC>(noun) art#2, artistic creation#1, artistic production#1
Sense 10
act, play, represent
TOPIC>(noun) performing arts#1
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
TOPIC>(noun) performing arts#1
Domain Terms of verb represent
Familiarity of verb represent
represent used as a verb is familiar (polysemy count =15)
Sample Sentences of verb represent
15 senses of represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
*> Something ----s something
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
*> Something ----s something
Sense 3
represent
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
*> Something ----s somebody
*> Something ----s something
Sense 4
represent
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 5
represent
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
*> Something ----s somebody
*> Something ----s something
Sense 6
exemplify, represent
*> Something ----s somebody
*> Something ----s something
Sense 7
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 8
defend, represent
EX: They want to represent the prisoners
Sense 9
represent, interpret
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 10
act, play, represent
*> Somebody ----s
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 12
represent
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s somebody
Sense 13
represent
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Somebody ----s something to somebody
Sense 15
map, represent
*> Something is ----ing PP
*> Somebody ----s something PP
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb represent
13 of 15 senses of represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
> equal, be
=> equate, correspond
=> match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
=> represent, stand for, correspond
=> translate
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
> mean, intend
=> typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> denote, refer
=> signify
=> spell, import
=> aim
=> drive, get, aim
Sense 3
represent
> be
=> look
=> suffer, hurt
=> be well
=> suffer
=> feel
=> stay, remain, rest
=> continue
=> sparkle, scintillate, coruscate
=> confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate
=> rank
=> point
=> want, need, require
=> compact, pack
=> rest
=> cut
=> seethe, boil
=> mope, moon around, moon about
=> look, appear, seem
=> appear, seem
=> owe
=> belong
=> cover
=> represent
=> account
=> cut across
=> begin, start
=> begin
=> stand
=> specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate
=> go
=> make sense, add up
=> consist, comprise
=> prove, turn out, turn up
=> account for
=> remain
=> stand by, stick by, stick, adhere
=> loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill around
=> total, number, add up, come, amount
=> count, matter, weigh
=> rate
=> deserve, merit
=> buy
=> shine
=> fall
=> depend
=> underlie
=> stink
=> subtend, delimit
=> incarnate, body forth, embody, substantiate
=> contain, take, hold
=> cost, be
=> measure
=> hum, buzz, seethe
=> pass
=> abound
=> disagree, disaccord, discord
=> gape, yawn, yaw
=> tend, be given, lean, incline, run
=> run, go
=> figure, enter
=> press
=> rage
=> relate, interrelate
=> rut
=> stagnate
=> stagnate
=> come in handy
=> squat
=> hoodoo
=> impend
=> range, run
=> stay, stay on, continue, remain
=> sell
=> translate
=> head, head up
=> come in for
=> compare
=> fall, come
=> run into, encounter
=> gravitate
=> pay
=> diverge
=> shine
=> iridesce
=> lie
=> stand
=> hang
=> litter
=> suit
=> end, terminate
=> fit
=> lend
=> let go
=> belong
=> belong
=> wind, twist, curve
=> jumble, mingle
=> promise
=> accept, take
=> clean
=> draw
=> wash
=> balance
=> hail, come
=> act
=> test
=> seem
=> answer
=> beat
=> hold
=> contain
=> connect
=> sell
=> sell
=> kill
=> make
=> deck, adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify
=> consist
=> work
=> lubricate
=> breathe
=> trim
=> swing
=> osculate
=> retard
=> transplant
=> cohere
=> object
=> stick
=> recognize
=> distribute
=> put out
Sense 4
represent
> serve
=> staff
=> act
=> rotate
=> officiate, function
=> caddie, caddy
=> represent
Sense 5
represent
> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
=> curse, cuss, blaspheme, swear, imprecate
=> wish
=> exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout
=> clamor, clamour
=> vociferate, shout out
=> marvel
=> voice
=> raise
=> breathe
=> drop
=> pour out
=> get off
=> platitudinize
=> say
=> represent
=> state, say, tell
=> pooh-pooh
=> hurl, throw
Sense 6
exemplify, represent
> embody, be, personify
=> body, personify
=> exemplify, represent
Sense 9
represent, interpret
> re-create
=> regenerate
=> regenerate, renew
=> fictionalize, fictionalise, retell
=> forge, fake, counterfeit
=> represent, interpret
=> recite, retell
=> stage, present, represent
=> perform
=> act, play, represent
=> reenact
=> model, simulate
=> play, spiel
Sense 10
act, play, represent
> re-create
=> regenerate
=> regenerate, renew
=> fictionalize, fictionalise, retell
=> forge, fake, counterfeit
=> represent, interpret
=> recite, retell
=> stage, present, represent
=> perform
=> act, play, represent
=> reenact
=> model, simulate
=> play, spiel
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
> re-create
=> regenerate
=> regenerate, renew
=> fictionalize, fictionalise, retell
=> forge, fake, counterfeit
=> represent, interpret
=> recite, retell
=> stage, present, represent
=> perform
=> act, play, represent
=> reenact
=> model, simulate
=> play, spiel
Sense 12
represent
> describe, depict, draw
=> represent
=> delineate
=> sketch, outline, adumbrate
Sense 13
represent
> remonstrate, point out
=> represent
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
> state, say, tell
=> present, represent, lay out
=> misstate
=> answer, reply, respond
=> precede, preface, premise, introduce
=> announce, declare
=> articulate, enunciate, vocalize, vocalise
=> get out
=> declare
=> declare
=> note, observe, mention, remark
=> add, append, supply
=> explain
=> give
=> summarize, summarise, sum, sum up
Sense 15
map, represent
> permute, commute, transpose
=> map, represent
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb represent
Sense 1
represent, stand for, correspond
=> equal, be
--------------
Sense 2
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent
=> mean, intend
--------------
Sense 3
represent
=> be
--------------
Sense 4
represent
=> serve
--------------
Sense 5
represent
=> express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
--------------
Sense 6
exemplify, represent
=> embody, be, personify
--------------
Sense 7
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be
--------------
Sense 8
defend, represent
--------------
Sense 9
represent, interpret
=> re-create
--------------
Sense 10
act, play, represent
=> re-create
--------------
Sense 11
stage, present, represent
=> re-create
--------------
Sense 12
represent
=> describe, depict, draw
--------------
Sense 13
represent
=> remonstrate, point out
--------------
Sense 14
present, represent, lay out
=> state, say, tell
--------------
Sense 15
map, represent
=> permute, commute, transpose
--------------
Grep of verb represent
misrepresent
represent
Grep of adj represent
representable
representational
representative
represented
|
|
