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verb as in present image of; symbolize
Strongest matches
Strong matches
- impersonate
Weak matches
- act as broker
- act in place of
- assume the role of
- be agent for
- be attorney for
- be proxy for
- correspond to
- do business for
- emblematize
- hold office
- play the part
verb as in depict, show
- run through
Example Sentences
A second round of more than 30 grants is in the works, representing over $2 million more.
Heliocene represents the moment when another life form figured out a way to tap into the potential of the sun, and adopts a name for our epoch that better centers humans within the spheres that hold us.
The suit was filed by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press attorneys, who are representing the Blade in the case.
He said the city manager invited him to be on a review panel in October to represent the LGBTQ community in Oceanside but hasn’t heard back on details.
Each column represents a different castle, while each row is a strategy, with the strongest performers on top and the weakest on the bottom.
More to the point, Huckabee has a natural appeal to a party that has come to represent the bulk of working class white voters.
Republicans loathe public sector unions—unless they represent cops or firefighters.
This year will represent the 20th anniversary of the first Running of the Santas.
For example, 51 percent of North Carolinians voted that year for a Democrat to represent them in Congress.
In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.
Little girls perhaps represent the attractive function of adornment: they like to be thought pretty.
A child's attempt to represent a man appears commonly to begin by drawing a sort of circle for the front view of the head.
The arrows represent the flow of money from each of these four categories to the others.
In the diagram the horizontal arrows represent such mere banking operations, not true circulation.
On the other hand, the arrows along the sides of the triangle represent actual circulation.
Related Words
Words related to represent are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word represent . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.
verb as in entertain by playing a role
- bring down the house
- characterize
- put it over
- say one's piece
- tread the boards
verb as in typify, distinguish
- button down
- differentiate
- discriminate
- individualize
- individuate
- peculiarize
- personalize
- singularize
verb as in duplicate
- counterfeit
- reduplicate
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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Other forms: represented; represents; representing
Use the word represent when something stands in for something else — whether it's your congressman representing your interests in Washington or the thimble that represents you as it makes its way around the Monopoly board.
We live in a democracy in which we elect a few people to represent the wishes and desires of the rest of us. Their job is literally to "re-present" the voters' demands in Congress. That's why we call them our "representatives." In the world of art, however, to represent something can mean to express its essence by means of something different. For example a ball of string can represent, or symbolize, a cat.
- verb 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 “I represent the silent majority” see more see less type of: serve do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
- verb be the defense counsel for someone in a trial “Ms. Smith will represent the defendant” synonyms: defend see more see less antonyms: prosecute bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
- verb take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to synonyms: correspond , stand for see more see less type of: be , equal be identical or equivalent to
- verb form or compose “This sum represents my entire income for a year” synonyms: be , comprise , constitute , make up see more see less types: show 10 types... hide 10 types... make constitute the essence of compose form the substance of constitute , form , make compose or represent range , straddle range or extend over; occupy a certain area fall into , fall under be included in or classified as pose , present introduce supplement serve as a supplement to chelate form a chelate, in chemistry spread-eagle stretch over add constitute an addition
- verb express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol synonyms: emblematize , stand for , symbolise , symbolize , typify see more see less types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... be , embody , personify represent, as of a character on stage epitomise , epitomize , typify embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of body , personify invest with or as with a body; give body to exemplify be characteristic of type of: intend , mean mean or intend to express or convey
- verb be characteristic of synonyms: exemplify see more see less type of: be , embody , personify represent, as of a character on stage
- verb be representative or typical for “This period is represented by Beethoven” see more see less types: instantiate represent by an instance speak for be a spokesperson for type of: be have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
- verb serve as a means of expressing something “The flower represents a young girl” see more see less types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... belie , misrepresent represent falsely dramatise , dramatize represent something in a dramatic manner portray portray in words embody represent or express something abstract in tangible form sentimentalise , sentimentalize look at with sentimentality or turn into an object of sentiment distort , falsify , garble , warp make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story affect , dissemble , feign , pretend , sham make believe with the intent to deceive overdramatise , overdramatize present in an overly dramatic manner type of: express , give tongue to , utter , verbalise , verbalize articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
- verb create an image or likeness of “The painter represented his wife as a young girl” synonyms: interpret see more see less types: show 34 types... hide 34 types... carnalise , carnalize , sensualise , sensualize represent materialistically, as in a painting or a sculpture silhouette represent by a silhouette animalise , animalize represent in the form of an animal profile represent in profile, by drawing or painting paint make a painting of capture succeed in representing or expressing something intangible depict , picture , render , show show in, or as in, a picture conventionalize , stylise , stylize represent according to a conventional style map make a map of; show or establish the features of details of depict , limn , portray make a portrait of portray , present represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture draw represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface mock up , model construct a model of chart , graph represent by means of a graph chart make a chart of plat , plot make a plat of repaint paint again recapture take up anew illustrate depict with an illustration map depict as if on a map pencil write, draw, or trace with a pencil commend present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence delineate , limn , outline trace the shape of rule mark or draw with a ruler chalk write, draw, or trace with chalk project draw a projection of crayon write, draw, or trace with a crayon check , checker , chequer mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on charcoal draw, trace, or represent with charcoal doodle make a doodle; draw aimlessly diagram , plot make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed cartoon draw cartoons of fill in , shade represent the effect of shade or shadow on chalk out , sketch make a sketch of type of: re-create create anew
- verb play a role or part synonyms: act , play act , act as , play pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind act , play , playact , roleplay perform on a stage or theater play pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity see more see less types: show 9 types... hide 9 types... make , make believe , pretend represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like support play a subordinate role to (another performer) act out , enact , reenact act out; represent or perform as if in a play act out represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage impersonate , portray assume or act the character of parody make a spoof of or make fun of emote give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role reprise play a role again; repeat a performance go through the motions pretend to do something by acting as if one was really doing it type of: re-create create anew
- verb perform (a play), especially on a stage synonyms: present , stage see more see less types: localise , localize , place , set locate type of: re-create create anew
- verb describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality “He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel” see more see less types: emblematize , symbolise , symbolize represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols actualise , actualize represent or describe realistically type of: depict , describe , draw give a description of
- verb bring forward and present to the mind “We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason” synonyms: lay out , present see more see less types: show 7 types... hide 7 types... argue , reason present reasons and arguments argue , indicate give evidence of spin twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation re-argue argue again expostulate reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion defend , fend for , support argue or speak in defense of sugarcoat cause to appear more pleasant or appealing type of: say , state , tell express in words
- verb point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance “our parents represented to us the need for more caution” see more see less type of: point out , remonstrate present and urge reasons in opposition
- verb to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) synonyms: map see more see less type of: commute , permute , transpose change the order or arrangement of
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Word designating something as being representative of a whole
I'm looking for a word similar to synecdoche, but without the literary-device meaning. It designates something as being representative of a whole. I believe I picked this up in a David Foster Wallace essay.
The word would be used, for example, to describe Kanye West as representing American egotism as a whole.
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- 1 Can't have been as simple as prime example or showcase , can it? – RegDwigнt Commented Dec 18, 2013 at 19:38
- 2 Also prototype, ideal, generic, and normal, among many other terms, all depending on the type of "representativity" and the type of "whole" involved, all in context for the intended audience. The description is not really precise enough without any further boundary conditions. – John Lawler Commented Dec 18, 2013 at 20:40
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Wikipedia describes metonymy as:
Metonymy ... is a figure of speech in which a thing or concept is called not by its own name but rather by the name of something associated in meaning with that thing or concept.
It goes on:
For instance, "Hollywood" is used as a metonym for the U.S. film industry because of the fame and cultural identity of Hollywood, a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, as the historical center of film studios and film stars. The national capital is often used to represent the government of a country, such as "Westminster" for Parliament of the United Kingdom,
Synecdoche and metalepsis are considered specific types of metonymy.
I believe you're looking for epitome :
a perfect example: an example that represents or expresses something very well
embodiment is quite close to the equivalent of synecdoche without the specific denotation of a literary device: someone or something that is a perfect representative or example of a quality , idea , etc.; the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form.
Mother Theresa was the embodiment of devotion to others; she was selflessness itself.
Other words that mean the same thing: image, incarnation , incorporation, manifestation, personification, realization, substantiation; quintessence , archetype, exemplar.
exemplar comes to mind:
a typical example or instance; an orignal or archetype
Provided you're using it for some positive quality (or you are feeling cynical), you could use Paragon .
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality.
Quintessence - the purest or most typical instance
- Oh, but the OP is looking for a single word! – RegDwigнt Commented Dec 18, 2013 at 23:33
- 1 @Reg: I've added a definition, since Daniel obviously doesn't realise we expect at least some kind of "supporting evidence". This word itself seems at least as good as any other posted so far. – FumbleFingers Commented Dec 18, 2013 at 23:38
- 1 This is a cool word but imo quintessential is the most overrused/trite word in pop culture at the moment – HC_ Commented Dec 19, 2013 at 0:39
something (such as a place or an event) that is seen as a small version of something much larger (from Merriam Webster online)
I think "proxy" might be what you're looking for:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proxy
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Find 40 different ways to say REPRESENTATION, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
Find 88 different ways to say REPRESENT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
emulation. uniformness. rosette. more . "The abstract representation of reality in his paintings can apparently only be appreciated by true aficionados.". Noun. . The description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way. depiction.
Synonyms for REPRESENTATION: depiction, image, portrait, drawing, picture, illustration, photograph, view, resemblance, delineation. ... a visual design intended to look like someone or something The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
bring down the house. showboat. sport. show off. strike a pose. pose in. more . "They also represent one artist's vision and interpretation of something that must have seemed distinctly exciting and foreign.".
uniformness. rosettes. more . "The abstract representation of reality in his paintings can apparently only be appreciated by true aficionados.". Noun. . Plural for the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way. depictions. portrayals.
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REPRESENT - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus
A representation acts or serves on behalf or in place of something. A lawyer provides legal representation for his client. A caricature is an exaggerated representation or likeness of a person.
Synonyms for REPRESENT: characterize, describe, portray, depict, define, character, identify, indicate, classify, categorize
represent yourself as something or someone; representation; All ENGLISH synonyms that begin with 'R' Related terms of represent. represent someone as something or someone; represent yourself as something or someone; 1 2 3. Wordle Helper. Scrabble Tools. Quick word challenge. Quiz Review. Question: 1 - Score: 0 / 5. SYNONYMS. Select the synonym ...
REPRESENTATION definition: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.
How to use representation in a sentence. one that represents: such as; an artistic likeness or image; a statement or account made to influence opinion or action… See the full definition
Use the word represent when something stands in for something else — whether it's your congressman representing your interests in Washington or the thimble that represents you as it makes its way around the Monopoly board.
Synonyms for REPRESENTATIONS: pictures, depictions, portraits, drawings, images, photographs, illustrations, resemblances, likenesses, views. ... a visual design intended to look like someone or something The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
I'm looking for a word similar to synecdoche, but without the literary-device meaning. It designates something as being representative of a whole. I believe I picked this up in a David Foster Wallace essay. The word would be used, for example, to describe Kanye West as representing American egotism as a whole.
single point of contact. office-bearer. jack-in-office. more . "The new agency will be involved in rule-making as the representative of injured workers.". Noun. . A person appointed to act or speak for another or others. spokesperson.
REPRESENTATION meaning: 1. a person or organization that speaks, acts, or is present officially for someone else: 2. the…. Learn more.
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Synonyms for REPRESENTING: describing, characterizing, portraying, depicting, defining, identifying, charactering, classifying, indicating, categorizing
Synonyms for REPRESENTATIVE: delegate, deputy, agent, attorney, manager, ambassador, rep, minister; Antonyms of REPRESENTATIVE: abnormal, atypical, anomalous, unusual ...