map, represent - to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
correspond, represent, stand for - take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
Example:- Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin
represent - serve as a means of expressing something
Example:- The flower represents a young girl
represent - point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
Example:- our parents represented to us the need for more caution
act, play, represent - play a role or part
Example:- Gielgud played Hamlet
present, represent, stage - perform (a play), especially on a stage
Example:- we are going to stage `Othello'
be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent - form or compose
Example:- This money is my only income
represent, stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify - express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Example:- What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
represent - describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
Example:- He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel
interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of
Example:- The painter represented his wife as a young girl
lay out, present, represent - bring forward and present to the mind
Example:- We presented the arguments to him
defend, represent - be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
Example:- Ms. Smith will represent the defendant
represent - be representative or typical for
Example:- This period is represented by Beethoven
exemplify, represent - be characteristic of
Example:- This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
represent - 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
Example:- I represent the silent majority