represents

1. v take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to v express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol v be representative or typical for v be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute v serve as a means of expressing something v be characteristic of v form or compose v be the defense counsel for someone in a trial v create an image or likeness of v play a role or part v perform (a play), especially on a stage v describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality v point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance v bring forward and present to the mind v to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) Source: ecdict

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