represent vs point out

point out vs represent

represent and point out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
point out	No	No	Yes	No

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

represent: point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
point out: present and urge reasons in opposition

Other hypernyms of represent include remonstrate.

represent (verb)	point out (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	make or write a comment on
serve as a means of expressing something	present and urge reasons in opposition
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	point out carefully and clearly
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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