represent
verb
/ˌɹep.ɹɪˈzent/
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/ˌɹɛp.ɹɪˈzɛnt/
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- (transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
- (intransitive, AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.
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représenter
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- (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.
- (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
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représenter,
jouer
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representative
noun
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
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- One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
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représentant,
représentante,
délégué,
déléguée,
mandataire
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- Something (especially a living organism) regarded as typical of its class; a type. [from 17th c.]
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représentant
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- (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
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représentant,
député,
députée
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- Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
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député,
députée
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representative
adjective
/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
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- Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.
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représentatif,
typique
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representativity
noun
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- The quality of being representative.
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représentativité
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representatively
adverb
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- In a representative manner.
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représentativement
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