to represent

Examples

• All

• Vote for me instead because I represent a new generation of leadership.

  Megyn Kelly

• As the head of a congregation, the cleric represents the belief system of a group of people.

  Academic text (2012)

• You send citizens like you to represent you in office.

  The 85 South Comedy Show

• And this is the state which should represent the general will, right?

• Do you want to represent us in Europe?

• If she wants you to represent her husband, say yes.

  Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

• A police officer who represents the law tells his partner that he broke the law.

  The Killer (2024)

• The content and positions in this article do not necessarily represent those of the funding agency.

  Academic text (2015)

• Michael was just up for parole, and his family hired me to represent him.

  Joey & Rex Save the Church (2022)

• If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish one.

  Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Synonyms

S

to stand for

vsto represent

485 2.8

To publicly support an idea or cause

is used for acting or speaking officially for people or groups in formal settings

S

to speak for

vsto represent

387 3.4

To say what another person or group thinks and wants

is used when someone acts officially for others in legal or organizational settings

D

to defend

vsto represent

113 3.5

To act as a lawyer for someone in court

applies to acting or speaking officially in politics or organizations not only court work

R

to rep

vsto represent

• Informal

15 7.0

To act for someone in public or show support for them

focuses on acting officially for groups in legal or organizational settings

How Effectively

to lobby

231 4.0

to champion

67 4.2

to advocate

322 3.7

to represent

• Formal

∞ 2.7

to speak for

387 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology