'represent' in a sentence

: take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

: be representative or typical for

: 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 dispute

: serve as a means of expressing something

: be typical of

: form or compose

: be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

: create an image or likeness of

: play a role or part

: perform (a play), especially on a stage

: describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

: point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

: bring forward and present to the mind

: to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)