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The past tense form of 'represent' is represented. Example: He represented his country in the international conference. (He represented his country in the international conference.)

Definition of “represent”

to stand for or symbolize something
to act or speak officially on behalf of someone or something
to be a delegate or ambassador for a group or organization

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	represented
Past Continuous	representing
Past Perfect	represented

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

He represented his country in the negotiations.

Example

The lawyer represented her client in court.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, she was representing the organization in the meetings.

Example

I wasn't representing anyone's interests but my own.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of his term, he had represented his constituents well.

Example

She had represented the company for many years.

Is represented an irregular verb in the past?

No, "represented" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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