transitive verb 1 : to give a clear understanding or impression of : to describe or present clearly a book which represents the character of early America also : to describe or present in a …

GRAPHS & CHARTS if a part of a picture or drawing represents something, it shows a particular piece of information:

REPRESENT definition: to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize. See examples of represent used in a sentence.

Definition of represent verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [often passive] represent somebody/something to be a member of a group of people and act or speak for …

If a sign or symbol represents something, it is accepted as meaning that thing. A black dot in the middle of the circle is supposed to represent the source of the radiation. [VERB noun]

to stand or act in the place of, as a substitute, proxy, or agent does: He represents the company in Boston. Government to speak and act for by delegated authority: to represent one's …

1. to stand as an equivalent of; correspond to: our tent represents home to us when we go camping. 3. to act as or be the authorized delegate or agent for (a person, country, etc): an …

Dec 13, 2025 · represent (third-person singular simple present represents, present participle representing, simple past and past participle represented) (transitive) To present again or …

The money he makes from his investments represents [= constitutes] over half his income. The court's decision represents a victory for small businesses. The new prices represent a …

• The new law has been criticized by groups representing disabled people. • Wilson was represented in court by a top criminal lawyer. • It represents one of his assignations. • The red …