verb

1. REPRESENT, to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
2. REPRESENT, bring forward and present to the mind
3. REPRESENT, point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
4. REPRESENT, express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
5. REPRESENT, describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
6. REPRESENT, serve as a means of expressing something
7. REPRESENT, create an image or likeness of
8. REPRESENT, perform (a play), especially on a stage
9. REPRESENT, play a role or part
10. REPRESENT, 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
11. REPRESENT, be representative or typical for
12. REPRESENT, be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
13. REPRESENT, form or compose
14. REPRESENT, take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
15. REPRESENT, be characteristic of
16. REPRESENT, to act or speak officially for (someone or something)
17. REPRESENT, to have a government position in which you speak or act for (a particular group, state, etc.)
18. REPRESENT, to speak or act for (someone or something) in a court of law

1. He represented his company at the meeting.
2. She hired an agent to represent her in the contract negotiations.
3. Senator Smith represents the state of Connecticut.