Synonyms of represent

represent

verb

ˌre-pri-ˈzent 

1

as in to characterize

to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group

the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characterize
• describe
• portray
• depict
• define
• character
• identify
• indicate
• classify
• categorize
• specify
• type
• distinguish
• pigeonhole
• mark
• stamp
• color
• name
• individualize
• particularize

2

as in to depict

to present a picture of

a painting representing the ocean at sunrise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depict
• portray
• describe
• image
• picture
• render
• illustrate
• delineate
• document
• show
• outline
• sketch
• silhouette
• diagram
• caricature

3

as in to symbolize

to serve as a material counterpart of

this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbolize
• embody
• illustrate
• stand for
• exemplify
• emblematize
• personify
• body
• epitomize
• manifest
• objectify
• personalize
• incarnate
• materialize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of represent

Plus, Bloys is going to have a far, far bigger job than Holland ever did at Paramount; losing Pluto would hardly represent a significant loss to his portfolio. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

But what might best represent Florida’s abrupt return to the national scene is the outside noise that comes with such a comment. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Last year, UConn and Villanova represented the Big East in the women’s basketball tournament, while UConn went undefeated through the regular season and conference tournament again. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Republican incumbents Ken Calvert and Young Kim are facing off to keep their seats in Congress and represent California’s 40th District. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026