represents

1. take the place of or be parallel or equivalent toExamples: "Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin"Synonyms: correspond, represent, stand for

2. express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbolExamples: "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"Synonyms: represent, stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify

3. be representative or typical forExamples: "This period is represented by Beethoven"Synonyms: represent

4. be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing disputeExamples: "I represent the silent majority"Synonyms: represent

5. serve as a means of expressing somethingExamples: "The flower represents a young girl"Synonyms: represent

6. be characteristic ofExamples: "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"Synonyms: exemplify, represent