represent
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
B1
English
~ 700
képvisel, jelképez, jelent, ábrázol, bemutat, megfelel
VERB
B1
1
képvisel
B1
Usage pattern:
to represent [someone/something]
She was chosen to represent her country at the conference.
Őt választották ki arra, hogy képviselje az országát a konferencián.
The lawyer will represent you in court.
Az ügyvéd képviselni fogja Önt a bíróságon.
Our union leader represents all the workers in negotiations.
Learner examples
I will represent my class in the meeting.
Én fogom képviselni az osztályomat a megbeszélésen.
He represents our school in the game.
Ő képviseli az iskolánkat a meccsen.
She represents the workers in talks with the boss.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'represent' with 'present'. 'Represent' means to act for someone; 'present' means to show or give something.
Meaning
Act or speak on behalf of
Collocations
represent a client
|represent the company
|represent the country
|represent interests
Synonyms
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting or arguing for someone or something.)
Antonyms
oppose (Means to act against someone or something instead of supporting them.)
Themes
business
|law
|politics
|communication
Definition
To speak or act for another person or group.
To act, speak, or make decisions officially for another person, group, or organization.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
to represent [something]
The dove represents peace.
A galamb a békét jelképezi.
These numbers represent the total sales for the year.
Ezek a számok az éves teljes értékesítést jelentik.
The flag represents our nation.
Learner examples
The red heart represents love.
A piros szív a szerelmet jelképezi.
This picture represents my family.
Ez a kép a családomat jelképezi.
The flag represents our country.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'present', which means to show something physically rather than symbolize it.
Meaning
Be a symbol of something
Collocations
represent freedom
|represent an idea
|represent change
Synonyms
symbolize (Directly refers to standing for something as a symbol.)
Antonyms
misrepresent (Means to give a false or misleading idea of something.)
Themes
culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show or mean something as a sign or symbol.
To be a sign or symbol that stands for something else.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to represent [something] as [adjective]
The movie represents life in the 19th century.
A film a 19. századi életet ábrázolja.
This painting represents the struggle of workers.
Ez a festmény a munkások küzdelmét ábrázolja.
The book represents women as strong and independent.
Learner examples
The photo represents the city well.
A fotó jól bemutatja a várost.
The story represents him as kind.
A történet kedves emberként mutatja be őt.
This map represents the area clearly.
Meaning
Describe or show something
Collocations
represent accurately
|represent unfairly
|represent visually
Synonyms
portray (Often used for artistic or descriptive depiction.)
Antonyms
distort (Means to change something so it is no longer accurate.)
Themes
art
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
To show or describe something in a certain way.
To describe, portray, or depict something in a particular way, especially in art, media, or speech.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to represent [amount/value]
These figures represent a 20% increase from last year.
Ezek az adatok a tavalyi évhez képest 20%-os növekedést jelentenek.
One unit represents ten meters on the map.
A térképen egy egység tíz méternek felel meg.
The results represent significant progress.
Learner examples
Five points represent five dollars.
Öt pont öt dollárnak felel meg.
This mark represents one meter.
Ez a jel egy métert jelent.
The number 2 represents two apples.
Meaning
Be equal to or amount to
Collocations
represent 10%
|represent a cost of $500
Synonyms
constitute (Often used in formal contexts meaning 'to make up'.)
Antonyms
differ from (Means to not be equal to something else.)
Themes
mathematics
|measurement
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be the same as a number, amount, or meaning.
To be equal in value, amount, or meaning to something.
Grammar
Dictionary form
represent
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
Syllables & stress
rep - res - ent (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ent)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: represent
- 3rd Person Singular: represents
- Present Participle: representing
- Past: represented
Word family
Forms
represents
verb
representing
verb
represented
verb
Core family
representation
noun B1
representative
noun B1
Related words
misrepresent
verb
misrepresentation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unrepresentative
adjective
Advanced or less common
representational
adjective
Expressions
represent the best of
1/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt ðə bˈɛst əv/
fixed phrase
Be the best example of something
To be the best example of a group or type.
Examples
- These athletes represent the best of our nation.
- Her work represents the best of modern design.
represent yourself
1/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Act as your own lawyer in court
To speak for yourself in court without a lawyer.
Examples
- He decided to represent himself during the trial.
- If you cannot afford an attorney, you may represent yourself.