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represent vs say

say vs represent

represent is not a noun while say is a noun.

represent and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of represent; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than represent:
  • represent: bring forward and present to the mind
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of represent include state, tell.
represent (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
represent (verb) say (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) express in words
serve as a means of expressing something report or maintain
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance express a supposition
bring forward and present to the mind give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality communicate or express nonverbally
create an image or likeness of recite or repeat a fixed text
play a role or part indicate
perform (a play), especially on a stage state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
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 utter aloud
be representative or typical for have or contain a certain wording or form
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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