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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
 vertegenwoordigen, representeren
  • (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.
 vertegenwoordigen, representeren, uitbeelden, voor staan, voorstellen
  • (transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
 uitbeelden, voor staan, voorstellen
  • (intransitive, AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.
 voorstellen

representative noun

  /ripˈrezeɳʈeːʈiv/ , /ˈreprizeɳˌʈeːʈiv/ , /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛnt(ət)ɪv/
  • One who speaks for or acts on behalf of another in a particular (especially official) capacity. [from 17th c.]
 vertegenwoordiger
  • (US, politics) Specifically, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [from 18th c.]
  • Someone who represents others as a member of a legislative or governing body. [from 17th c.]
 afgevaardigde

representative adjective

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

representativity noun

  • The quality of being representative.
 representativiteit
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