represent

1. (transitive) 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.

2. (transitive) To portray visually; to delineateExamples: "a landscape can be represented in a picture."; "The sculptor represented a horse in bronze."

3. (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character ofExamples: "It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway."Synonyms: play

4. (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf ofExamples: "He sent his agent to represent himself at the meeting."; "As he was too ill to accept the award, his brother represented him at the ceremony."; "An attorney's job is to represent his client in court"

5. (politics, transitive) To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)Examples: "They chose a member of Congress to represent their district."

6. (transitive) To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement ofExamples: "He represented that he was investigating for the police department."