represent vs make up

make up vs represent

represent and make up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
make up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, represent and make up are synonyms defined as:

represent and make up: form or compose

Other synonyms of represent include be, comprise, constitute.

represent (verb)	make up (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier
serve as a means of expressing something	put in order or neaten
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	come to terms
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance	concoct something artificial or untrue
bring forward and present to the mind	devise or compose
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality	do or give something to somebody in return
create an image or likeness of	make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
play a role or part	form or compose
perform (a play), especially on a stage	adjust for
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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