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represent vs embody

embody vs represent

represent and embody both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
embody No No Yes No
As verbs, embody is a hyponym of represent; that is, embody is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: serve as a means of expressing something
  • embody: represent or express something abstract in tangible form
Other hyponyms of represent include belie, misrepresent, dramatise, dramatize, portray.
As verbs, embody is a hyponym of represent; that is, embody is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
  • embody: represent, as of a character on stage
Other hyponyms of represent include be, personify, epitomise, epitomize, typify.
As verbs, embody is a hypernym of represent; that is, embody is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: be typical of
  • embody: represent, as of a character on stage
Other hypernyms of represent include be, personify.
represent (verb) embody (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) represent, as of a character on stage
serve as a means of expressing something represent in bodily form
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol represent or express something abstract in tangible form
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
Difference between represent and embody

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