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say vs represent

represent vs say

say is a noun but represent is not a noun.

say and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
say Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hyponym of say; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than say:
  • say: express in words
  • represent: bring forward and present to the mind
Other hyponyms of say include lay out, present, misstate, answer, reply, respond, introduce, precede, preface, premise, announce, declare, articulate, enunciate, vocalise, vocalize, get out, declare, declare, mention, note, observe, remark, add, append, supply, explain, give, sum, sum up, summarise, summarize.
say (noun) represent (noun)
the chance to speak
say (verb) represent (verb)
express in words to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
report or maintain serve as a means of expressing something
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
express a supposition point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority bring forward and present to the mind
communicate or express nonverbally describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
recite or repeat a fixed text create an image or likeness of
indicate play a role or part
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare perform (a play), especially on a stage
utter aloud 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
have or contain a certain wording or form 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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