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represent

represent

Meaning of represent

act for

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EN-UK/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/
EN-US/tu ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
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represent with Russian translation

represent usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Wearing the traditional dress, she will represent her town at the international fair.

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represent belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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represent synonyms

Related words worth learning together

portray
To describe or show someone/something in a particular way, often artistically or in narrative; more specific than general 'represent'.
depict
To show or represent by a picture or detailed description; more concrete/visual than broad 'represent'.
stand for
Phrasal verb meaning to mean/represent (an abbreviation or symbol) or to support something in certain contexts; context-dependent.
present
Often means to show, hand over, or formally introduce something now; more about display or delivery than broad representation.
introduce
Usually means to make someone known to others or to bring in/use for the first time; emphasis on initial encounter or launch.
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P
🇬🇧en
portray

To describe or show someone/something in a particular way, often artistically or in narrative; more specific than general 'represent'.

B2Often

The film portrays the city as a place of contrasts.

D
🇬🇧en
depict

To show or represent by a picture or detailed description; more concrete/visual than broad 'represent'.

B2Often

The mural depicts scenes from the town’s history.

S
🇬🇧en
stand for

Phrasal verb meaning to mean/represent (an abbreviation or symbol) or to support something in certain contexts; context-dependent.

B2Often

The letters 'UN' stand for 'United Nations'.

🇬🇧en

Often means to show, hand over, or formally introduce something now; more about display or delivery than broad representation.

B2Very Often

She will present her research at the conference.

🇬🇧en

Usually means to make someone known to others or to bring in/use for the first time; emphasis on initial encounter or launch.

B2Very Often

Let me introduce you to my colleague.

S
🇬🇧en
symbolize

To stand as or be a symbol of something abstract (ideas, qualities); emphasises symbolic/abstract representation.

B2Often

Doves often symbolize peace.

E
🇬🇧en
embody

To give a tangible or visible form to an idea; to personify or incarnate; implies being a concrete example rather than merely representing.

B2Often

She embodies the spirit of the movement.

A
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act on behalf of

To take action representing someone else, often in an official, legal, or delegated capacity; focuses on agency/representation.

B2Often

The lawyer will act on behalf of the client in negotiations.

🇬🇧en

To publicly support or recommend a cause or policy; implies active support or campaigning rather than neutral representation.

B2Often

She advocates for better cultural education in schools.

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How to pronounce represent and what this word means

represent means represent. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce represent

/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/

represent translation

represent

represent examples

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival.

represent transcription

/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/, /tu ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

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represent meaning: what does it mean?

act for

represent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

represent is pronounced as /tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

represent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival. Translation: На народном фестивале марионетка может представлять разные регионы страны.

Is represent part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, represent can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is represent part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, represent can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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