represents

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

STRONGEST

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

Example Sentences

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Councilmember Tim McOsker, who represents the 15th Council District, pinned the blame for the fire on Caltrans in an interview Wednesday, asserting that the agency failed on multiple fronts, including learning from past incidents.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

"It represents a key part of Australia's fossil heritage."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

The idea that 5% represents some kind of impenetrable ceiling for yields is misguided, Perz said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

At around 18 times forward earnings, its valuation also represents a discount to other big tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Each offering represents a dream, a desire, a longing.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate