paint vs represent

represent vs paint

paint is a noun but represent is not a noun.

paint and represent both are verbs.

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

As verbs, represent is a hypernym of paint; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than paint:

paint: make a painting of
represent: create an image or likeness of

Other hypernyms of paint include interpret.

paint (noun)	represent (noun)
a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court

paint (verb)	represent (verb)
apply paint to; coat with paint	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil	serve as a means of expressing something
make a painting of	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
make a painting	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

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