reason vs represent

represent vs reason

reason is a noun but represent is not a noun.

reason and represent both are verbs.

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

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

reason: present reasons and arguments
represent: bring forward and present to the mind

Other hypernyms of reason include lay out, present.

reason (noun)	represent (noun)
the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
a justification for something existing or happening
an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
a rational motive for a belief or action
the state of having good sense and sound judgment

reason (verb)	represent (verb)
think logically	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion	serve as a means of expressing something
present reasons and arguments	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

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