A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination .
represent an improvement
If you say that something is an improvement on a previous thing or situation, you mean that it is better than that thing.
represent an opportunity
An opportunity is a situation in which it is possible for you to do something that you want to do.
re
You use re in business letters , faxes , or other documents to introduce a subject or item which you are going to discuss or refer to in detail .
Chinese translation of 'represent'
represent
(rɛprɪˈzɛnt)
vt
(= act on behalf of)[person, nation]代表 (dàibiǎo)
(= reflect)[view, belief]体(體)现(現) (tǐxiàn)
(= stand for)[word, object]表示 (biǎoshì)
(= constitute) 体(體)现(現) (tǐxiàn)
to represent sb/sth as (= describe) 把某人/某事描绘(繪)成 (bǎ mǒurén/mǒushì miáohuì chéng)
1 (verb)
Definition
to act as the authorized delegate for (a person, country, etc.)
the lawyers representing the victims
Synonyms
act for
speak for
appear for
speak on behalf of
be the representative of
2 (verb)
Definition
to act as a substitute (for)
He will represent the president at ceremonies.
Synonyms
stand for
substitute for
play the part of
assume the role of
serve as
3 (verb)
Definition
to act as the authorized delegate for (a person, country, etc.)
My aim is to represent my country at the Olympics.
Synonyms
play for
appear for
be a member of the team
4 (verb)
These developments represent a change.
Synonyms
constitute
The result of the vote hardly constitutes a victory.
be
make
She'll make a fine artist, if she gets the right training.
Your idea will make a good book.
comprise
Women comprise the majority of this hospital's medical staff.
5 (verb)
Definition
anything that represents, such as a pictorial portrait
Circle the letter that represents the sound.
Synonyms
express
equal
The average pay rise equalled 1.41 times inflation.
correspond to
symbolize
equate with
mean
The green signal means that you can go.
betoken
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
6 (verb)
Definition
to display the characteristics of
He represents everything that is wrong with the modern world.
Synonyms
exemplify
The character exemplifies doubt and emotional turmoil.
embody
Jack Kennedy embodied all the hopes of the 1960s.
symbolize
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War.
typify
These buildings typify the rich extremes of the local architecture.
personify
She seemed to personify goodness and nobility.
epitomize
The goddess Selene epitomized perfect motherhood.
7 (verb)
Definition
to present an image of through a picture or sculpture
The cartoonist represents him as an old man in a dressing gown.
Synonyms
depict
a gallery of pictures depicting famous battles
show
describe
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
picture
The goddess Demeter is pictured holding an ear of wheat.
express
He expressed his anger in a destructive way.
illustrate
outline
portray
the landscape as portrayed by painters such as Poussin
sketch
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
render
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
designate
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
reproduce
The effect has proved hard to reproduce.
evoke
denote
In the table, `DT' denotes quantity demanded.
delineate
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
8 (verb)
Definition
to state or explain
I represented to him that he had behaved very foolishly.
Synonyms
state
indicate
`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.
point out
put forward
9 (verb)
Synonyms
portray
He portrayed the king in a revival of `Camelot'.
show
act
They were just acting tough.
produce
I'm going to produce the show and write the scripts.
stage
She staged her first play at the Edinburgh Festival.
perform
students performing Shakespeare's Macbeth
put on
exhibit
enact
She enacted the stories told to her by her father.
appear as
play the part of
assume the role of
Phrasal verbs
See represent someone as something or someone
See represent yourself as something or someone
Additional synonyms
in the sense of act
They were just acting tough.
Synonyms
play,
seem to be,
pose as,
pretend to be,
posture as,
imitate,
sham,
feign,
characterize,
enact,
personify,
impersonate,
play the part of
in the sense of betoken
Definition
to indicate
His demeanour betokened embarrassment at his prosperity.
Synonyms
indicate,
mark,
suggest,
evidence,
promise,
represent,
declare,
manifest,
signify,
denote,
typify,
bode,
bespeak,
augur,
presage,
portend,
prognosticate
in the sense of comprise
Definition
to form or make up
Women comprise the majority of this hospital's medical staff.
Synonyms
make up,
form,
constitute,
compose
Synonyms of 'represent'
represent
Explore 'represent' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of mean
Definition
to denote, represent, or signify
The green signal means that you can go.
Synonyms
signify,
say,
suggest,
indicate,
represent,
express,
stand for,
convey,
spell out,
purport,
symbolize,
denote,
connote,
betoken
in the sense of perform
Definition
to present (a play or concert)
students performing Shakespeare's Macbeth
Synonyms
present,
act (out),
stage,
play,
produce,
represent,
put on,
render,
depict,
enact,
appear as
in the sense of personify
Definition
to be the embodiment of
She seemed to personify goodness and nobility.
Synonyms
embody,
represent,
express,
mirror,
exemplify,
symbolize,
typify,
incarnate,
image (rare),
epitomize,
body forth
in the sense of picture
Definition
to describe or depict vividly
The goddess Demeter is pictured holding an ear of wheat.
Synonyms
represent,
show,
describe,
draw,
paint,
illustrate,
portray,
sketch,
render,
depict,
delineate
in the sense of produce
Definition
to present on stage, film, or television
I'm going to produce the show and write the scripts.
Synonyms
present,
stage,
direct,
put on,
do,
show,
mount,
exhibit,
put before the public
in the sense of render
Definition
to represent in painting, music, or acting
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
Synonyms
represent,
interpret,
portray,
depict,
do,
give,
play,
act,
present,
perform
in the sense of reproduce
Definition
to make a copy or representation of
The effect has proved hard to reproduce.
Synonyms
copy,
recreate,
replicate,
duplicate,
match,
represent,
mirror,
echo,
parallel,
imitate,
emulate
in the sense of sketch
Definition
to make a quick rough drawing (of)
I sketched the scene with my pen and paper.
Synonyms
draw,
paint,
outline,
represent,
draft,
portray,
depict,
delineate,
rough out
in the sense of stage
Definition
to present (a dramatic production) on stage
She staged her first play at the Edinburgh Festival.
Synonyms
present,
produce,
perform,
put on,
do,
give,
play
in the sense of symbolize
Definition
to be a symbol of (something)
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the Cold War.
Synonyms
represent,
signify,
stand for,
mean,
exemplify,
denote,
typify,
personify,
connote,
betoken,
body forth
Additional synonyms
in the sense of typify
Definition
to be typical of or characterize
These buildings typify the rich extremes of the local architecture.
Synonyms
represent,
illustrate,
sum up,
characterize,
embody,
exemplify,
personify,
incarnate,
epitomize
represent
(reprɪzent)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense represents, present participle representing, past tense, past participle represented
1. verb
If someone such as a lawyer or a politician represents a person or group of people, they act on behalf of that person or group.
...the politicians we elect to represent us. [VERB noun]
The offer has yet to be accepted by the lawyers representing the victims. [VERB noun]
2. verb
If you represent a person or group at an official event, you go there on their behalf.
The general secretary may represent the president at official ceremonies. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: stand for, substitute for, play the part of, assume the role of More Synonyms of represent
3. verb
If you represent your country or town in a competition or sports event, you take part in it on behalf of the country or town where you live.
My only aim is to represent Britain at the Commonwealth Games. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: play for, appear for, be a member of the team More Synonyms of represent
4. passive verb
If a group of people or things is well represented in a particular activity or in a particular place, a lot of them can be found there.
Sadly, women leaders are not well represented in our churches. [be adv V-ed]
In New Mexico all kinds of cuisines are represented. [beVERB-ed]
5. link verb
If you say that something represents a change, achievement, or victory, you mean that it is a change, achievement, or victory.
[formal, or written]
The pieces on view represent superb examples from various periods. [VERB noun]
These developments represented a major change in the established order. [VERB noun]
6. verb [no cont]
If a sign or symbol represents something, it is accepted as meaning that thing.
A black dot in the middle of the circle is supposed to represent the source of theradiation. [VERB noun]
7. verb [no cont, no passive]
To represent an idea or quality means to be a symbol or an expression of that idea or quality.
We believe you represent everything British racing needs. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: exemplify, embody, symbolize, typify More Synonyms of represent
8. verb
If you represent a person or thing as a particular thing, you describe them as being that thing.
The popular press tends to represent him as an environmental guru. [VERB noun + as]
More Synonyms of represent
represent in British English
(ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt)
verb(transitive)
1.
to stand as an equivalent of; correspond to
our tent represents home to us when we go camping
2.
to act as a substitute or proxy (for)
3.
to act as or be the authorized delegate or agent for (a person, country, etc)
an MP represents a constituency
4.
to serve or use as a means of expressing
letters represent the sounds of speech
5.
to exhibit the characteristics of; exemplify; typify
romanticism in music is represented by Beethoven
6.
to present an image of through the medium of a picture or sculpture; portray
7.
to bring clearly before the mind
8.
to set forth in words; state or explain
9.
to describe as having a specified character or quality; make out to be
he represented her as a saint
10.
to act out the part of on stage; portray
11.
to perform or produce (a play); stage
Derived forms
representable (ˌrepreˈsentable)
adjective
representability (ˌrepreˌsentaˈbility)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin repraesentāre to exhibit, from re- + praesentāre to present2
represent in American English
(ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt)
verb transitive
1.
to present or picture to the mind
2.
a.
to present a likeness or image of; portray; depict
b.
to be a likeness or image of, as a picture or statue may be
3.
to present in words; describe, state, or set forth
; specif.,
a.
to describe as having a specified character
b.
to set forth forcibly or earnestly, so as to influence action, persuade hearers, make effective protest, etc.
4.
a.
to be a sign or symbol for; stand for; symbolize
x represents the unknown
b.
to denote by symbols, characters, etc.
to represent quantities by letters
5.
to be the equivalent of; correspond to, as in a different place or time
a cave represented home to them
6.
a.
to present, produce, or perform (a play, etc.)
b.
to act the part of (a character), as in a play
7.
to act or stand in place of; be an agent, proxy, or substitute for
8.
to speak and act for by duly conferred authority, as an ambassador for a country or a legislator for constituents
9.
to serve as a specimen, example, type, or instance of; exemplify or typify
Derived forms
representable (ˌrepreˈsentable)
adjective
Word origin
ME representen < OFr representer < L repraesentare < re-, again + praesentare: see re- & , present verb transitive
Examples of 'represent' in a sentence
represent
She argues that the discs say lots about how people represent themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
No one will be prouder than him to represent his country.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Here the technical part is well represented.
Computing (2010)
The characters often represent a single emotion.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Agents can represent different bits of the supply chain.
Computing (2010)
But an enjoyable one representing your county.
The Sun (2016)
She says it represents chicken shops and corner stores in the area.
The Sun (2016)
Yes, he has a vested interest representing the legal trade but he also represents victims.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It represents an important change in German defence policy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are others representing areas that voted equally heavily to leave the EU.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Two distinct linguistic groups are represented here.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
The dispute centres around which union represents the construction workers and also involves benefits and working conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Not all of these people represent something beyond themselves and their individualstories.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
This means your concept of who can represent that character is totally flexible.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The components are represented by standardized symbols and the connections by straight lines as shown below.
Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990)
They represent huge areas and are elected from party lists.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That means being a rental agent representing more than one property in the capital is technically illegal.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
No one could better represent the consumer.
The Sun (2009)
The agreement satisfied the pope and represented another victory for him.
John Freely JEM SULTAN: The Adventures of a Captive Turkish Prince in Renaissance Europe (2004)
Only to represent my country and to qualify if possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In part it derived from the constituency he represented.
Simon Ball THE GUARDSMEN (2004)
They represent the next stage in the evolution of a huge and complex disaster.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This flat represents the change in me since last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We will continue to represent their views.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Electrical energy is all around us and represents a potential source of unintentional injuries.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
The binary patterns used to represent characters.
Samways, B. & Byrne-Jones, T. Computers Basic Facts (1983)
The shaded areas represent profits under each industry structure.
Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995)
They represent a denominational group one would expect to have increased income as their young adults advance in their careers.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
What interests do these people represent?
Salkie, Raphael The Chomsky Update - Linguistics and Politics (1990)
The women represent the sport well, they represent themselves well.
The Sun (2014)
The figure paid to agents represents about 5 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
These sorts of stocks are well represented in equity income funds, which are benefiting from a recent return of good dividends.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
My list of places to eat in New York represents just a small pocket of that choice.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This domain consists of symbols which represent an essential "structural" trait of the world view as a whole -- to wit, its inner hierarchy of significance.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
In other languages
represent
British English: represent /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ VERB
If someone represents you, they act for you.
We elect politicians to represent us.
American English: represent
Arabic: يُـمَثِّلُ
Brazilian Portuguese: representar
Chinese: 代表
Croatian: zastupati
Czech: reprezentovat
Danish: repræsentere
Dutch: vertegenwoordigen
European Spanish: representar
Finnish: edustaa
French: représenter
German: vertreten
Greek: αντιπροσωπεύω
Italian: rappresentare
Japanese: 代表する
Korean: 대표하다
Norwegian: representere
Polish: reprezentować
European Portuguese: representar
Romanian: a reprezenta
Russian: представлять
Latin American Spanish: representar
Swedish: företräda
Thai: เป็นตัวแทน
Turkish: temsil etmek
Ukrainian: представляти
Vietnamese: đại diện cho
Additional synonyms
in the sense of delineate
Definition
to describe in words
The relationship between Church and State was delineated in a formal agreement.
Synonyms
outline,
describe,
draw,
picture,
paint,
chart,
trace,
portray,
sketch,
render,
depict,
characterize,
map out
in the sense of denote
Definition
(of a word or phrase) to have as a literal or obvious meaning
In the table, `DT' denotes quantity demanded.
Synonyms
represent,
mean,
stand for,
express,
equal,
substitute for,
correspond to,
symbolize,
equate with,
betoken
in the sense of describe
Definition
to give an account of (something or someone) in words
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
Synonyms
portray,
depict,
characterize,
call,
paint,
brand,
define,
dub,
sketch
in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
I live in Exmoor, which is designated as a national park.
Synonyms
specify,
term,
class,
describe,
indicate,
brand,
define,
pronounce,
classify,
characterize,
stipulate,
denote
in the sense of embody
Definition
to be an example of or express (an idea or other abstract concept)
Jack Kennedy embodied all the hopes of the 1960s.
Synonyms
personify,
represent,
express,
realize,
incorporate,
stand for,
manifest,
exemplify,
symbolize,
typify,
incarnate,
actualize,
reify,
concretize
in the sense of enact
Definition
to perform (a story or play) by acting
She enacted the stories told to her by her father.
Synonyms
perform,
play,
act,
present,
stage,
represent,
put on,
portray,
depict,
act out,
play the part of,
appear as or in,
personate
in the sense of epitomize
Definition
to be or make a perfect or typical example of
The goddess Selene epitomized perfect motherhood.
Synonyms
typify,
represent,
illustrate,
embody,
exemplify,
symbolize,
personify,
incarnate
in the sense of equal
The average pay rise equalled 1.41 times inflation.
Synonyms
amount to,
make,
come to,
total,
balance,
agree with,
level,
parallel,
tie with,
equate,
correspond to,
be equal to,
square with,
be tantamount to,
equalize,
tally with,
be level with,
be even with
in the sense of indicate
Definition
to point out or show
`Sit down,' he said, indicating a chair.
Synonyms
point to,
point out,
specify,
gesture towards,
designate
in the sense of make
Definition
to become
She'll make a fine artist, if she gets the right training.Your idea will make a good book.