represent

Signification

1. To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
2. To portray visually; to delineate
3. To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
4. To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
5. To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
6. To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
7. To give an account of; to describe.
8. To serve as a sign or symbol of
9. To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
10. To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
11. To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
12. To participate as a team member
13. To play as if holding (a set of cards); to play as if having made (a hand).
14. To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/

Étymologie

From Old French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.