represent vs argue

argue vs represent

represent and argue both are verbs.

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

As verbs, argue is a hyponym of represent; that is, argue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:

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

Other hyponyms of represent include reason, indicate, spin.

represent (verb)	argue (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	have an argument about something
serve as a means of expressing something	give evidence of
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	present reasons and arguments
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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