represent

Sense 1 verb

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin

Sense 2 verb

express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?

Sense 3 verb

be representative or typical for

This period is represented by Beethoven

Sense 4 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

Sense 5 verb

serve as a means of expressing something

The flower represents a young girl

Sense 6 verb

be characteristic of

This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue

Sense 7 verb

form or compose

This money is my only income

Sense 8 verb

be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

Ms. Smith will represent the defendant

Sense 9 verb

create an image or likeness of

The painter represented his wife as a young girl

Sense 10 verb

play a role or part

Gielgud played Hamlet

Sense 11 verb

perform (a play), especially on a stage

we are going to stage `Othello'

Sense 12 verb

describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel

Sense 13 verb

point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

our parents represented to us the need for more caution

Sense 14 verb

bring forward and present to the mind

We presented the arguments to him

Sense 15 verb

to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)