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The present tense form of 'represents' is represent. Example: The red color represents love and passion. (The red color represents love and passion.)
Definition of “represent”
- to stand for or symbolize something
- to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
- to depict or portray someone or something in a particular way
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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
| Present Simple | represent |
| Present Continuous | representing |
| Present Perfect | represented |
Example
The logo represents the company's values.
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He represents his clients with dedication.
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They are representing their community in the local council.
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She is representing the organization at the conference.
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He has represented his team in multiple tournaments.
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The artist has represented various themes in his paintings.
represent Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | represent |
| Singular Second Person (You) | represent |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | represents |
| Plural (We/You/They) | represent |
Example
I represent my team.
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You represent your company.
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He represents his clients.
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She represents her organization.
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It represents the values of the brand.
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We represent our community.
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You represent your interests.
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They represent their country.
