Representer

rep·re·sent  (rpr-znt)

tr.v. rep·re·sent·ed, rep·re·sent·ing, rep·re·sents

1.

a. To stand for; symbolize: The bald eagle represents the United States.

b. To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds.

2.

a. To depict in art; portray.

b. To describe or present in words; set forth.

3. To present clearly to the mind.

4. To draw attention to by way of remonstrance or protest: Our parents represented to us the need for greater caution.

5. To describe or put forward (a person or thing) as an embodiment of a specified quality.

6.

a. To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.

b. To act as a spokesperson for.

7. To serve as an example of: The museum had several paintings representing the artist's early style.

8. To be the equivalent of.

9.

a. To stage (a play, for example); produce.

b. To act the part or role of.

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[Middle English representen, from Old French representer, from Latin repraesentre, to show : re-, re- + praesentre, to present; see present².]

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repre·senta·bili·ty n.

repre·senta·ble adj.

repre·senter n.

Synonyms: represent, delineate, depict, limn, picture, portray
These verbs mean to render or present a realistic image or likeness of: a statue representing a king; cave paintings that delineate hunters; a cartoon depicting a sea monster; the personality of a great leader limned in words; a landscape pictured in soft colors; a book portraying life in the Middle Ages.