American English
/ˌɹɛ.pɹɪˈzɛnt̚/
3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
to be a sign or picture that shows an idea, person, or thing
Practice out loudto be a sign or picture that shows an idea, person, or thing
The dove represents peace.
The blue line represents the river.
represent an idea · represent peace · represent freedom · represent a point of view
[subject] represents [idea or thing]
[idea or thing] is represented by [symbol or picture]
to speak or act officially for a person, group, or organization
A lawyer represented him in court.
She represents our company at international meetings.
represent a client · represent a company · represent a country · represent someone in court
[person] represents [client, group, or organization]
[person] represents [client or organization] in court
to show a person, place, or thing in a picture, film, story, or performance
The painting represents a family at dinner.
The novel represents life in a rural town.
represent a character · represent real life · represent a scene · represent someone as a hero
[picture, film, or story] represents [person, place, or thing]
[artist or film] represents [person] as [description]
to be a particular amount or percentage of a larger total
Online sales represent 40% of our business.
Rent represents half of her monthly expenses.
represent a large percentage · represent half of · represent a significant cost · represent a major part
[group or amount] represents [percentage or part] of [whole]