Represent
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
To stand in for someone or something, like when a student talks for their class in a meeting or when a drawing shows what something is like.
Examples
- The flag represents our country and shows we are proud of where we live.
- In art class, I made a drawing that represents my favorite animal, the elephant.
- The team mascot represents our school spirit during games and cheers us on.
Synonyms
speak for
show
stand for
depict
act for
illustrate
Antonyms
ignore
hide
neglect
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