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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For her, the plant "represents the rebirth of the nuclear industry in the UK".

From BBC

The researchers used a measure called DALYs, which represents the number of years lost to either early death or diminished quality of life from illness.

From Barron's

"The treatment and prevention of elevated BMI and high blood pressure represent an unexploited opportunity for dementia prevention."

From Science Daily

This was the first time "a Japanese court exercised its sovereignty against North Korea to recognise its malpractice", said Atsushi Shiraki, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, AFP reported.

From BBC

The association, which represents the airline industry, added: "The latest Civil Aviation Authority Consumer Survey reflects this commitment, showing passenger satisfaction at their highest levels since 2019."

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