To act or speak on behalf of someone or something. The lawyer will represent the client in court.
To depict or portray something in a particular way. The artist chose to represent the landscape in vibrant colors.
To serve as a symbol or embodiment of something. The flag represents the country's values and history.
To describe or state something in a particular manner. The report represents the data as a significant improvement over last year.
To amount to or constitute; to be equivalent to. The deficit represents a 15% drop in revenue.