represent

Where “represent” sits in English frequency

Definition

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   To portray visually; to delineate
3. 3
   To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
4. 4
   To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
5. 5
   To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
6. 6
   To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
7. 7
   To give an account of; to describe.
8. 8
   To serve as a sign or symbol of.
9. 9
   To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
10. 10
    To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
11. 11
    To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
12. 12
    To participate as a team member.
13. 13
    To play as if holding (a set of cards); to play as if having made (a hand).
14. 14
    To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.

Etymology

From Old French représenter, from Latin repraesentō.

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: erpresent,repersent,reppresent,repreesnt,represennt,representt,represetn,represnet,repressent,reprresent,reprseent,rerpesent,rperesent,rrepresent

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of represent - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

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