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Each symbol on the map can represent a different feature.
What does Represent mean?
Represent means stand for or show.
Dictionary definition
To stand for, show, or speak for someone or something.
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Represent in a sentence
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The class chose one student to represent them at the meeting.
hard
In literature, a repeated image can represent a larger idea or theme.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Each symbol on the map can ____ a different feature.
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rep · ri · zent · strongest beat: zent
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WordRepresent.
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MeaningRepresent means stand for or show.
ExampleExample: Each symbol on the map can represent a different feature.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- rep · ri · zent
- Strongest beat
- zent
- Ending
- zent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zent.
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Synonyms
Words like Represent
stand forUse when something shows or means something else.
symbolizeUse for showing an idea through a symbol.
speak forUse when acting on behalf of a person or group.
Antonyms
Opposite words
misrepresentA contrast for showing something incorrectly.
hideA contrast for not showing something.
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Word family
Represent word family
Base word
represent
verb
represents
Stands for or shows now or often.
verb
represented
Stood for or showed in the past.
verb
representing
Standing for or showing now.
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