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represent

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
rep · re · sent ˌrɛp · rɪ · ˈzɛnt
English Definition
v. to act or speak for someone or something
中文释义
代表，象征
Significado en Español
representar
한국어 뜻
대표하다, 상징하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đại diện, tượng trưng
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Example Sentence

The dove represents peace.

鸽子象征着和平。

Synonyms
symbolize embody stand for
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “represent”:

  1. A symbolize
  2. B ignore
  3. C conceal
  4. D oppose
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A — symbolize. “represent” means v. to act or speak for someone or something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The lawyer was hired to ______ the family in the difficult court case.

  1. A betray
  2. B abandon
  3. C oppose
  4. D represent
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D — represent. “represent” means v. to act or speak for someone or something

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Common questions about “represent”

What does “represent” mean?

represent — v. to act or speak for someone or something. In Chinese: 代表，象征.

How do you pronounce “represent”?

represent is pronounced /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rep · re · sent.

How do you use “represent” in a sentence?

The dove represents peace. (鸽子象征着和平。)

What are synonyms for “represent”?

symbolize, embody, stand for — all close in meaning to represent (v. to act or speak for someone or something).

Is “represent” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. represent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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