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represent
/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

🇺🇸 American English
/tu ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
🇬🇧 British English
/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/
Meaning of represent

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When to use represent

represent a country

представлять страну

represent a group

представлять группу

represent the community

представлять сообщество

represent local people

представлять местных жителей

represent the interests

представлять интересы

represent usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇬🇧English

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival.

🇮🇹Italian🇬🇧English

Wearing the traditional dress, she will represent her town at the international fair.

Similar words

represent

General term meaning to stand for, depict, or act on behalf of; broad, neutral, covers many senses.

portray

To describe or show someone/something in a particular way, often artistically or in narrative; more specific than general 'represent'.

depict

To show or represent by a picture or detailed description; more concrete/visual than broad 'represent'.

stand for

Phrasal verb meaning to mean/represent (an abbreviation or symbol) or to support something in certain contexts; context-dependent.

present

Often means to show, hand over, or formally introduce something now; more about display or delivery than broad representation.

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What's the difference between represent / portray / depict / stand for / present / introduce

🇬🇧English
represent

General term meaning to stand for, depict, or act on behalf of; broad, neutral, covers many senses.

B2Very Often

The flag represents the nation.

Флаг представляет нацию.

P
🇬🇧English
portray

To describe or show someone/something in a particular way, often artistically or in narrative; more specific than general 'represent'.

B2Often

The film portrays the city as a place of contrasts.

Фильм изображает город как место контрастов.

D
🇬🇧English
depict

To show or represent by a picture or detailed description; more concrete/visual than broad 'represent'.

B2Often

The mural depicts scenes from the town’s history.

Фреска изображает сцены из истории города.

S
🇬🇧English
stand for

Phrasal verb meaning to mean/represent (an abbreviation or symbol) or to support something in certain contexts; context-dependent.

B2Often

The letters 'UN' stand for 'United Nations'.

Буквы «UN» обозначают «Организацию Объединённых Наций».

🇬🇧English

Often means to show, hand over, or formally introduce something now; more about display or delivery than broad representation.

B2Very Often

She will present her research at the conference.

Она представит своё исследование на конференции.

🇬🇧English

Usually means to make someone known to others or to bring in/use for the first time; emphasis on initial encounter or launch.

B2Very Often

Let me introduce you to my colleague.

Позвольте представить вам моего коллегу.

S
🇬🇧English
symbolize

To stand as or be a symbol of something abstract (ideas, qualities); emphasises symbolic/abstract representation.

B2Often

Doves often symbolize peace.

Голуби часто символизируют мир.

E
🇬🇧English
embody

To give a tangible or visible form to an idea; to personify or incarnate; implies being a concrete example rather than merely representing.

B2Often

She embodies the spirit of the movement.

Она воплощает дух этого движения.

A
🇬🇧English
act on behalf of

To take action representing someone else, often in an official, legal, or delegated capacity; focuses on agency/representation.

B2Often

The lawyer will act on behalf of the client in negotiations.

Адвокат будет действовать от имени клиента на переговорах.

🇬🇧English

To publicly support or recommend a cause or policy; implies active support or campaigning rather than neutral representation.

B2Often

She advocates for better cultural education in schools.

Она выступает за лучшее культурное образование в школах.

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How to pronounce represent and what this word means

represent translation: представлять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce represent

/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/

represent translation

представлять

represent examples

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival.

represent transcription

/tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/, /tu ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

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represent meaning: what does it mean?

act for

represent pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

represent is pronounced as /tə ˌreprɪˈzɛnt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

represent definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

A puppet can represent different regions at the country's folk festival. Translation: На народном фестивале марионетка может представлять разные регионы страны.

Is represent part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

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