represent

[rep-ri-zent] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛnt /

VERB

present image of; symbolize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for

STRONG

be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify

WEAK

act as act as broker act for act in place of appear as assume the role of be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward

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refuse

STRONG

be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

VERB

depict, show

Synonyms

STRONGEST

describe display illustrate mirror portray suggest

STRONG

delineate denote design designate draft enact evoke exhibit express hint interpret limn narrate outline picture realize relate render reproduce sketch track

WEAK

body forth run down run through

Antonyms

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hide

STRONG

conceal fail stop suppress

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Gould says his firm, based in Chicago, represents about 70 victims in the new litigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC has contacted an attorney said to be representing him.

From BBC

Victims of attacks, meanwhile, have threatened to sue IFAW, according to British law firm Leigh Day, which is representing potential plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Attendees are encouraged to bring and walk with a flag that represents their country of origin.

From Los Angeles Times

Ned Hammond, deputy director of policy for customers at Energy UK, which represents energy companies, said it will work with the government on "further changes" to the scheme.

From BBC

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