Meaning

• To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

• To portray visually; to delineate

  "The sculptor represented a horse in bronze."

• To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of

  "It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway."

• To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of

  "An attorney's job is to represent his client in court"

• To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)

  "They chose a member of Congress to represent their district."

• To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of

  "He represented that he was investigating for the police department."

• To give an account of; to describe.

• To serve as a sign or symbol of

  "A dove is often used to represent peace."

• To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.

• To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).

• To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.

• To participate as a team member

• To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.