represent vs representative

representative vs represent

represent is not a noun while representative is a noun.

represent is not an adjective while representative is an adjective.

represent is a verb but representative is not a verb.

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

represent (noun)	representative (noun)
	an item of information that is typical of a class or group
	a person who represents others
	a member of the United States House of Representatives
	an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

represent (adjective)	representative (adjective)
	standing for something else
	being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives
	serving to represent or typify

represent (verb)	representative (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
serve as a means of expressing something
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
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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