How to Spell represent
represent
represent - verb
- To give a clear understanding or impression of : to describe or present clearly
- To serve as a sign or symbol of
- To portray or exhibit in art : depict
- To serve as the counterpart or image of : typify
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"a book which represents the character of early America"
Etymology
Latin
Middle English, from Anglo-French representer, from Latin repraesentare, from re- + praesentare to present
Word family
representation, representative