Represent

Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

Definitions of represent

verb to act or speak officially for someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I represent my class in the student council.

A2 The color red represents love and passion.

B1 The symbol of a heart can represent affection.

B2 The painting beautifully represents the artist's emotions.

C1 His actions represent the values of our organization.

C2 The novel effectively represents the struggles of the working class.

Examples of represent in a Sentence

formal The lawyer will represent the defendant in court.

informal I'll represent our group at the meeting tomorrow.

slang She's the one who's gonna represent us in the dance competition.

figurative The dove is often used to represent peace in art and literature.

Grammatical Forms of represent

• past tense: represented
• plural: represents
• comparative: more represent
• superlative: most represent
• present tense: represent
• future tense: will represent
• perfect tense: has represented
• continuous tense: is representing
• singular: represents
• positive degree: represent
• infinitive: to represent
• gerund: representing
• participle: represented

Origin and Evolution of represent

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'represent' originated from the Latin word 'repraesentare', which is a combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'praesentare' meaning 'to present'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century with the meaning of 'to bring before a court of law', the word 'represent' evolved over time to encompass the broader concept of standing in place of or acting on behalf of someone or something.