represent

US /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

UK /ˌreprɪ'zent/

A2

verb

  • To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
  • To show or describe something in a particular way
  • To act on behalf of others in government
  • To act or speak for another person or other people

Examples

The film purported to represent the lives of ordinary people.

Women are disproportionately represented among welfare recipients.