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represent vs act

act vs represent

represent is not a noun while act is a noun.

represent and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, represent and act are synonyms defined as:
  • represent and act: play a role or part
Other synonyms of represent include play.
represent (noun) act (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
represent (verb) act (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
serve as a means of expressing something pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol discharge one's duties
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance play a role or part
bring forward and present to the mind perform on a stage or theater
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality behave unnaturally or affectedly
create an image or likeness of perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
play a role or part have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
perform (a play), especially on a stage be suitable for theatrical performance
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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