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represent vs constitute

constitute vs represent

represent and constitute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
constitute No No Yes No
As verbs, represent and constitute are synonyms defined as:
  • represent and constitute: form or compose
Other synonyms of represent include be, comprise, make up.
As verbs, constitute is a hyponym of represent; that is, constitute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: form or compose
  • constitute: to compose or represent
Other hyponyms of represent include make, compose, form, make, range, straddle, fall into, fall under, pose, present, supplement.
represent (verb) constitute (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) set up or lay the groundwork for
serve as a means of expressing something create and charge with a task or function
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol form or compose
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance to compose or represent
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
Difference between represent and constitute

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