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represent vs show

show vs represent

represent is not a noun while show is a noun.

represent and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
represent No No Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As verbs, show is a hyponym of represent; that is, show is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than represent:
  • represent: create an image or likeness of
  • show: show in, or as in, a picture
Other hyponyms of represent include carnalize, sensualize, silhouette, animalise, animalize, profile, paint, capture, depict, picture, render, conventionalize, stylise, stylize, map, depict, limn, portray, portray, present, draw, mock up, model, chart, graph.
represent (noun) show (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
something intended to communicate a particular impression
represent (verb) show (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
serve as a means of expressing something provide evidence for
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance give expression to
bring forward and present to the mind give evidence of, as of records
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
create an image or likeness of finish third or better in a horse or dog race
play a role or part show in, or as in, a picture
perform (a play), especially on a stage take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
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 make visible or noticeable
be representative or typical for be or become visible or noticeable
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial give an exhibition of to an interested audience
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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