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represent vs be

be vs represent

represent and be both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hyponym of represent; that is, be is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
  • be: represent, as of a character on stage
Other hyponyms of represent include embody, personify, epitomise, epitomize, typify.
As verbs, be is a hypernym of represent; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: be representative or typical for
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
As verbs, represent and be are synonyms defined as:
  • represent and be: form or compose
Other synonyms of represent include comprise, constitute, make up.
As verbs, be is a hypernym of represent; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: be typical of
  • be: represent, as of a character on stage
Other hypernyms of represent include embody, personify.
As verbs, be is a hypernym of represent; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
  • be: be identical or equivalent to
Other hypernyms of represent include equal.
represent (verb) be (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) spend or use time
serve as a means of expressing something work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol have an existence, be extant
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance have life, be alive
bring forward and present to the mind form or compose
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
create an image or likeness of occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
play a role or part be identical to; be someone or something
perform (a play), especially on a stage be identical or equivalent to
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 represent, as of a character on stage
be representative or typical for be priced at
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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