represent
gb/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/ us/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
B1
Inglese
~ 700
képvisel, jelképez, jelent, ábrázol, bemutat, megfelel
VERBO
B1
1
képvisel
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'represent' with 'present'. 'Represent' means to act for someone; 'present' means to show or give something.
Significato
Act or speak on behalf of
Collocazioni
represent a client
|represent the company
|represent the country
|represent interests
Sinonimi
advocate (Emphasizes publicly supporting or arguing for someone or something.)
Contrari
oppose (Means to act against someone or something instead of supporting them.)
Temi
business
|law
|politics
|communication
Definizione
To speak or act for another person or group.
To act, speak, or make decisions officially for another person, group, or organization.
VERBO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with 'present', which means to show something physically rather than symbolize it.
Significato
Be a symbol of something
Collocazioni
represent freedom
|represent an idea
|represent change
Sinonimi
symbolize (Directly refers to standing for something as a symbol.)
Contrari
misrepresent (Means to give a false or misleading idea of something.)
Temi
culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To show or mean something as a sign or symbol.
To be a sign or symbol that stands for something else.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Describe or show something
Collocazioni
represent accurately
|represent unfairly
|represent visually
Sinonimi
portray (Often used for artistic or descriptive depiction.)
Contrari
distort (Means to change something so it is no longer accurate.)
Temi
art
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
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.
VERBO
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Be equal to or amount to
Collocazioni
represent 10%
|represent a cost of $500
Sinonimi
constitute (Often used in formal contexts meaning 'to make up'.)
Contrari
differ from (Means to not be equal to something else.)
Temi
mathematics
|measurement
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
To be the same as a number, amount, or meaning.
To be equal in value, amount, or meaning to something.
Grammatica
Forma base
represent
IPA
GB/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
US/ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛnt/
Sillabe e accento
rep - res - ent (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ent)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: represent
- 3rd Person Singular: represents
- Present Participle: representing
- Past: represented
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He decided to represent himself during the trial.
- If you cannot afford an attorney, you may represent yourself.