| to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) |
| serve as a means of expressing something |
| express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol |
| point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance |
| bring forward and present to the mind |
| describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality |
| create an image or likeness of |
| play a role or part |
| perform (a play), especially on a stage |
| be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute |
| be representative or typical for |
| be the defense counsel for someone in a trial |
| form or compose |
| be typical of |
| take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to |