/ˌreprɪˈzent/
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Meaning
To speak or act for another person or group.
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Word origin
From Latin repraesentare, "to bring before someone", from re- and praesentare (to present).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- repraesentare
- English cognates
- present
Grammar
Examples
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To "represent" a group is to speak for it.
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Here the lawyer acts for her.
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"Represent" also means to stand for something else.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 3: represent, reporter, mirror and 7 more words.