Synonyms of REPRESENT

verb

1. take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

   • CORRESPOND15

   Also: stand for.

2. express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

   • TYPIFY17
   • SYMBOLIZE25
   • SYMBOLISE16

   Also: stand for.

3. be characteristic of

   • EXEMPLIFY26

4. form or compose

   • CONSTITUTE12
   • COMPRISE14
   • BE4

   Also: make up.

5. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

   • DEFEND11

6. create an image or likeness of

   • INTERPRET11

7. play a role or part

   • ACT5
   • PLAY9

8. perform (a play), especially on a stage

   • STAGE6
   • PRESENT9

9. bring forward and present to the mind

   • PRESENT9

   Also: lay out.

10. to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)

    • MAP7