represent vs correspond

correspond vs represent

represent and correspond both are verbs.

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

As verbs, represent and correspond are synonyms defined as:

represent and correspond: take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Other synonyms of represent include stand for.

represent (verb)	correspond (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	exchange messages
serve as a means of expressing something	be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance	be equivalent or parallel, in mathematics
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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