represent vs equal

equal vs represent

represent is not a noun while equal is a noun.

represent is not an adjective while equal is an adjective.

represent and equal both are verbs.

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

As verbs, equal is a hypernym of represent; that is, equal is a word with a broader meaning than represent:

represent: take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
equal: be identical or equivalent to

Other hypernyms of represent include be.

represent (noun)	equal (noun)
	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

represent (adjective)	equal (adjective)
	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

represent (verb)	equal (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
serve as a means of expressing something	be identical or equivalent to
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	be equal to in quality or ability
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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