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reenact vs represent

represent vs reenact

reenact and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reenact No No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of reenact; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than reenact:
  • reenact: act out; represent or perform as if in a play
  • represent: play a role or part
Other hypernyms of reenact include act, play.
reenact (verb) represent (verb)
act out; represent or perform as if in a play to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
enact or perform again serve as a means of expressing something
enact again 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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