describe vs represent

represent vs describe

describe and represent both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
describe	No	No	Yes	No
represent	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent is a hyponym of describe; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than describe:

describe: give a description of
represent: describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

Other hyponyms of describe include delineate, adumbrate, outline, sketch.

describe (verb)	represent (verb)
identify as in botany or biology, for example	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
give a description of	serve as a means of expressing something
to give an account or representation of in words	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
make a mark or lines on a surface	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

Difference between describe and represent

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