represent vs state

state vs represent

represent is not a noun while state is a noun.

represent and state both are verbs.

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

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

represent: bring forward and present to the mind
state: express in words

Other hypernyms of represent include say, tell.

represent (noun)	state (noun)
	the way something is with respect to its main attributes
	a politically organized body of people under a single government
	the group of people comprising the government of a sovereign state
	the territory occupied by a nation
	the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
	a state of depression or agitation
	(chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container)

represent (verb)	state (verb)
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)	express in words
serve as a means of expressing something	put before
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol	indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
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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