represent vs reason

reason vs represent

represent is not a noun while reason is a noun.

represent and reason both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
represent	No	No	Yes	No
reason	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, reason is a hyponym of represent; that is, reason is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:

represent: bring forward and present to the mind
reason: present reasons and arguments

Other hyponyms of represent include argue, argue, indicate, spin.

represent (noun)	reason (noun)
	the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
	a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
	a justification for something existing or happening
	an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
	a rational motive for a belief or action
	the state of having good sense and sound judgment

represent (verb)	reason (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	think logically
serve as a means of expressing something	decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	present reasons and arguments
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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