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Term: Represent

Definition:

Verb (transitive): To act or speak officially for someone or something.

Verb (transitive): To be a sign or symbol of something.

Verb (transitive): To depict or portray something or someone in a particular way.

Verb (transitive): To be a delegate or a member of a legislative body.

Verb (transitive): To advocate for the rights or interests of someone.

Verb (transitive): To present or bring forward as evidence or a case.

Verb (transitive): To be typical or characteristic of something.

Examples:

Sense: To act or speak officially for someone or something:

1. She will represent our company at the conference next week.
2. The lawyer will represent the defendant in court.
3. As a spokesperson, he represents the interests of the organization.

Sense: To be a sign or symbol of something:

1. The dove is often representative of peace.
2. Red traffic lights represent a signal for drivers to stop.

Sense: To depict or portray something or someone in a particular way:

1. The artist's painting represents the beauty of nature.
2. The statue represents a significant historical figure.

Sense: To be a delegate or a member of a legislative body:

1. She was elected to represent her district in Congress.
2. The council members represent different neighborhoods within the city.

Sense: To advocate for the rights or interests of someone:

1. The lawyer will represent the victims of the crime.
2. The organization works to represent marginalized communities.

Sense: To present or bring forward as evidence or a case:

1. The data represents a significant shift in consumer behavior.
2. He hired an attorney to represent him during the trial.

Sense: To be typical or characteristic of something:

1. His behavior represents the values of our community.
2. The new design represents the latest trends in fashion.

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