Yes, represent is a Scrabble word!

Verb

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

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

3. Be representative or typical for

4. Be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

5. Serve as a means of expressing something

6. Be characteristic of

7. Form or compose

8. Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

9. Create an image or likeness of

10. Play a role or part

11. Perform (a play), especially on a stage

12. Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

13. Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

14. Bring forward and present to the mind

15. To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)