ALL meanings of represent-to-be
rep·re·sent-to-be
R r - verb with object represent-to-be to serve to express, designate, stand for, or denote, as a word, symbol, or the like does; symbolize: In this painting the cat represents evil and the bird, good. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to express or designate by some term, character, symbol, or the like: to represent musical sounds by notes. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to stand or act in the place of, as a substitute, proxy, or agent does: He represents the company in Boston. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to speak and act for by delegated authority: to represent one's government in a foreign country. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to act for or in behalf of (a constituency, state, etc.) by deputed right in exercising a voice in legislation or government: He represents Chicago's third Congressional district. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to portray or depict; present the likeness of, as a picture does: The painting represents him as a man 22 years old. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to present or picture to the mind. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to present in words; set forth; describe; state. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to set forth or describe as having a particular character (usually followed by as, to be, etc.): The article represented the dictator as a benevolent despot. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to set forth clearly or earnestly with a view to influencing opinion or action or making protest. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to present, produce, or perform, as on a stage. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to impersonate, as in acting. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to serve as an example or specimen of; exemplify: a genus represented by two species. 1
- verb with object represent-to-be to be the equivalent of; correspond to: The llama of the New World represents the camel of the Old World. 1
- verb without object represent-to-be to protest; make representations against. 1
- verb without object represent-to-be Slang. to use or display a secret handshake, sign, gesture, etc., for purposes of identification: The gang members always represent when they see one another. 1