represents

[ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts]

represents Definition

• 1. to be a sign or symbol of something
• 2. to act or speak officially for someone or something

Using represents: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "represents" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dove represents peace.

• Example

  The red traffic light represents stop.

• Example

  The lawyer represents the defendant in court.

• Example

  The ambassador represents his country in foreign affairs.

represents Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for represents

• denote
• mean
• signify
• symbolize
• stand for

Antonyms for represents

• misrepresent
• betray

Idioms Using represents

• represent the tip of the iceberg

  to be a small part of a larger problem or situation

  Example

  The recent layoffs are just the tip of the iceberg for the company's financial troubles.

• represent the best/worst of something

  to be the best or worst example of something

  Example

  This restaurant represents the best of Italian cuisine.

• represent yourself

  to act as your own lawyer in a court of law

  Example

  He decided to represent himself in court instead of hiring a lawyer.

Phrases with represents

• represent someone/something as

  to describe or portray someone or something in a particular way, especially one that is not accurate or fair

  Example

  The media often represents women as weak and emotional.

• representative of

  typical of or standing for a particular group or thing

  Example

  This painting is representative of the artist's early work.

• representative democracy

  a system of government in which people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

  Example

  The United States is a representative democracy.

Origins of represents

from Old French 'représenter', from Latin 'repraesentare', from 're-' (back, again) + 'praesentare' (to present)

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Summary: represents in Brief

The verb 'represents' [ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts] means to be a sign or symbol of something, or to act or speak officially for someone or something. It can be used in various contexts such as art, politics, and law. For instance, 'The dove represents peace,' and 'The lawyer represents the defendant in court.' 'Represents' also appears in idioms like 'represent the tip of the iceberg,' meaning a small part of a larger problem or situation.