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represent verb

  /ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/ , /ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/
  • (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
 vertreten, repräsentieren
  • (transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
 vertreten, repräsentieren, darstellen
  • (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
  • (intransitive, AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.
 darstellen

representative noun

  /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
  • One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
 Vertreter, Repräsentant, Repräsentantin, Vertreterin, Sprecher, Sprecherin
  • (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
 Delegierte, Vertreter, Abgesandte, Abgesandter, Delegierter, Vertreterin
  • Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
 Repräsentant, Vertreter
  • Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
 Abgesandte, Abgesandter, Delegierte, Delegierter, Vertreter, Vertreterin
  • A company agent who visits potential purchasers; a salesman. [from 20th c.]
 Aussendienstler, Außendienstler, Gebietsrepräsentant, Vertreter

representative adjective

  /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
  • Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
 repräsentativ
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