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

Antonyms

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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

STRONGEST

hide

STRONG

conceal fail stop suppress

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BBC News has contacted the British Parking Association, which represents car park operators, for comment.

From BBC

The business community supports the Savings and Investments Union, including Europe's biggest organisation representing firms, BusinessEurope.

From Barron's

The ground state represents the lowest possible energy configuration of a system, and at absolute zero temperature every system exists in this state.

From Science Daily

The offer represents a total consideration of $41.68 a share, based on Public Storage’s closing price on Friday, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The union local representing about 3,800 Greeley workers opted out of the national deal, saying that it didn’t account for the higher cost of living in Colorado.

From The Wall Street Journal

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