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represent vs intend

intend vs represent

represent and intend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
intend No No Yes No
As verbs, intend is a hypernym of represent; that is, intend is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
  • intend: mean or intend to express or convey
Other hypernyms of represent include mean.
represent (verb) intend (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) have in mind as a purpose
serve as a means of expressing something design or destine
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol mean or intend to express or convey
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance denote or connote
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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