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represent vs play

play vs represent

represent is not a noun while play is a noun.

represent and play both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
play Yes No Yes No
As verbs, represent and play are synonyms defined as:
  • represent and play: play a role or part
Other synonyms of represent include act.
represent (noun) play (noun)
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
an attempt to get something
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a preset plan of action in team sports
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
utilization or exercise
movement or space for movement
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
a theatrical performance of a drama
a weak and tremulous light
a state in which action is feasible
the removal of constraints
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
represent (verb) play (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
serve as a means of expressing something pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance consider not very seriously
bring forward and present to the mind participate in games or sport
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality bet or wager (money)
create an image or likeness of contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
play a role or part put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
perform (a play), especially on a stage make bets
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 stake on the outcome of an issue
be representative or typical for shoot or hit in a particular manner
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial employ in a game or in a specific position
form or compose use or move
be typical of use to one's advantage
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
play a role or part
perform on a certain location
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to emit recorded audio or video
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
perform on a stage or theater
emit recorded sound
play on an instrument
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
behave in a certain way
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
behave carelessly or indifferently
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
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