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represents

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnts// rep·re·sents

v. to act or speak for someone else, or to be a symbol of something. You use this when one thing stands for another thing or idea.

v. to act or speak on behalf of a person or group; to serve as a symbol or sign of an abstract concept. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The color red often represents passion or danger.

CONTEXTUAL

A local lawyer represents the family in court to ensure their rights are protected during the trial.

COMPLEX

In many cultures, the dove represents peace, serving as a universal visual shorthand that transcends linguistic barriers in international diplomacy.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. In formal contexts, it often describes the relationship between a delegate and their constituents.

Pitfall

The flag represents of freedomThe flag represents freedomRepresent is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'of' before its object.

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