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represent vs instantiate

instantiate vs represent

represent and instantiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
instantiate No No Yes No
As verbs, instantiate is a hyponym of represent; that is, instantiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: be representative or typical for
  • instantiate: represent by an instance
Other hyponyms of represent include speak for.
represent (verb) instantiate (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word)
serve as a means of expressing something represent by an instance
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
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 instantiate

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