interpret vs represent

interpret and represent both are verbs.

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

As verbs, interpret and represent are synonyms defined as:

interpret (verb)	represent (verb)
make sense of; assign a meaning to	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
make sense of a language	serve as a means of expressing something
give an interpretation or explanation to	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
restate (words) from one language into another language	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
give an interpretation or rendition of	bring forward and present to the mind
create an image or likeness of	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