verb
1.
to present an image or lifelike imitation of (as in art)
the painting represents a spring scene
Synonyms: delineate, depict, describe, image, interpret, limn, picture, portray, render
Related Word: express, realize, show; display, exhibit; hint, suggest; draft, outline, sketch; narrate, relate
Contrasted words: color, distort, falsify, garble, misinterpret, pervert, twist, warp
2.
to serve as the counterpart or image of
a movie hero who represents the ideals of the culture
Synonyms: body (forth), emblematize, embody, epitomize, exemplify, illustrate, mirror, personalize, personate, personify, symbolize, typify; compare embody 1
Related Word: denote, mean, signify; impersonate, substitute; copy, imitate, reproduce
Contrasted words: belie, distort, garble, twist, warp
Antonyms: misrepresent