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serve
To deliver a legal document, especially a process or notice; to present a legal notice or subpoena to a person as required by law.
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  1. To deliver a legal document, especially a process or notice; to present a legal notice or subpoena to a person as required by law.
  2. To act in a particular capacity:
  3. To wait on tables:
speak for
(Idiomatic) To represent an intrinsic quality
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  1. (Idiomatic) To represent an intrinsic quality
  2. To speak on somebody's behalf.
  3. Used other than as an idiom: see speak,"Ž for.
stand-in-for
(Idiomatic) To replace; to act as a double or substitute for.
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  1. (Idiomatic) To replace; to act as a double or substitute for.
factor
To find the factors of a number or expression. For example, the number 12 can be factored into 2 and 6, or 3 and 4, or 1 and 12.
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  1. To find the factors of a number or expression. For example, the number 12 can be factored into 2 and 6, or 3 and 4, or 1 and 12.
  2. (Math.) To resolve into factors
  3. To act in the capacity of a factor
steward
To be the steward of (something); manage
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  1. To be the steward of (something); manage
  2. To act as a steward
  3. To serve as a steward or as the steward of.
render
To perform or interpret by performance; recite (a poem), play (music), treat (a subject, as in painting), act out (a role)
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  1. To perform or interpret by performance; recite (a poem), play (music), treat (a subject, as in painting), act out (a role)
  2. To give, hand over, deliver, present, or submit, as for approval, consideration, payment, etc.
  3. (Music) To perform an interpretation of (a musical piece, for example).
depict
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
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  1. To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
  2. To picture in words; describe
  3. To represent in a drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.; portray; picture
enact
To make (a bill, etc.) into a law; pass (a law); decree; ordain
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  1. To make (a bill, etc.) into a law; pass (a law); decree; ordain
  2. To represent or perform in or as in a play; act out
  3. To act (something) out, as on a stage:
realize
To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit:
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  1. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit:
  2. To be sold for, or bring as profit (a specified sum)
  3. To bring into reality; make real:
delineate
To show or contain a distinguishing characteristic of; distinguish:
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  1. To show or contain a distinguishing characteristic of; distinguish:
  2. To describe or characterize in words:
  3. To mark, form, or show the outline or border of:
set forth
(Intransitive) To start.
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  1. (Intransitive) To start.
  2. (Intransitive) To begin a journey or expedition.
  3. To state; describe; give an account of.
describe
To trace the form or outline of:
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  1. To trace the form or outline of:
  2. To move through space in such a way as to represent or conform to (the outline of a given shape)
  3. To picture in words
draw
To use or call upon part of a fund or supply:
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  1. To use or call upon part of a fund or supply:
  2. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading:
  3. To use (a check, for example) when paying.
outline
To draw or trace an outline of.
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  1. To draw or trace an outline of.
  2. To give the main features or various aspects of; summarize:
  3. To summarize something.
portray
(Figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
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  1. (Figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
  2. To describe or depict in a certain way:
  3. To represent dramatically, as on the stage:
design
To conceive or fashion in the mind; invent:
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  1. To conceive or fashion in the mind; invent:
  2. To create designs.
  3. To make a graphic or schematic representation of (something), especially as a plan for its structure:
mirror
To reflect in or as if in a mirror:
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  1. To reflect in or as if in a mirror:
  2. To reflect, as in a mirror; give or show a likeness of
  3. An object that causes light or other radiation to be reflected from its surface, with little or no diffusion. Common mirrors consist of a thin sheet or film of metal, such as silver, behind or covering a glass pane. Mirrors are used extensively in telescopes, microscopes, lasers, fiber optics, measuring instruments, and many other devices.
picture
To make a visible representation of:
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  1. To make a visible representation of:
  2. To describe or explain
  3. To form a mental picture or impression of; imagine
interpret
To translate (a program in a high-level language) into machine language and execute it, statement by statement
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  1. To translate (a program in a high-level language) into machine language and execute it, statement by statement
  2. To translate from one language into another:
  3. To bring out the meaning of; esp., to give one's own conception of (a work of art), as in performance or criticism
stage
To be suitable for presentation on the stage
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  1. To be suitable for presentation on the stage
  2. To arrange and carry out:
  3. To exhibit or present to an audience:
stand for
To advocate, to support
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  1. To advocate, to support
  2. (Idiomatic, said of abbreviations) To mean; to symbolize; to represent
  3. To tolerate
symbolize
To be symbolic of; to represent.
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  1. To be symbolic of; to represent.
  2. To represent or identify by a symbol.
  3. (Intransitive) To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
designate
To point out; mark out; indicate; specify
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  1. To point out; mark out; indicate; specify
  2. To select and set aside for a duty, office, or purpose:
  3. To give a name or title to; characterize:
express
To set forth in words; state:
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  1. To set forth in words; state:
  2. To represent by a sign, symbol, number, or formula:
  3. By express delivery or transport.
exemplify
To make a legally attested or certified copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
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  1. To make a legally attested or certified copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
  2. To serve as an example of:
  3. To illustrate by example:
typify
To be a type or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure
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  1. To be a type or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure
  2. To serve as a typical example of; embody the essential characteristics of:
  3. To represent by an image, a form, or a model; symbolize or prefigure.
embody
To bring together into an organized whole
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  1. To bring together into an organized whole
  2. To give a bodily form to; incarnate.
  3. To represent in bodily or material form:
epitomize
To be an epitome of.
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  1. To be an epitome of.
  2. To make an epitome of; sum up.
  3. To be a typical example of:
personify
To be a symbol or perfect example of (some quality, thing, or idea); typify; embody
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  1. To be a symbol or perfect example of (some quality, thing, or idea); typify; embody
  2. To be the embodiment or perfect example of:
  3. To think or speak of (a thing) as having life or personality; represent as a person
signify
To show one's intentions with a sign etc.
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  1. To show one's intentions with a sign etc.
  2. To give (something) a meaning or an importance.
  3. To be a sign or indication of; suggest or imply:
denote
To serve as a symbol or name for the meaning of; signify:
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  1. To serve as a symbol or name for the meaning of; signify:
  2. (Logic) To be the name for (individuals or instances of a class)
  3. To signify directly; refer to specifically:
reproduce
To generate offspring by sexual or asexual means.
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  1. To generate offspring by sexual or asexual means.
  2. To produce a copy, imitation, or representation of:
  3. To produce offspring; bring forth others of its kind
imitate
To use or follow as a model:
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  1. To use or follow as a model:
  2. To copy exactly; reproduce:
  3. To copy (mannerisms or speech):
copy
To admit of being copied:
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  1. To admit of being copied:
  2. (Informal) To provide (someone) with a copy of a specified document, text, etc.
  3. To include as an additional recipient of a written communication:
impersonate
To pretend to be for purposes of fraud
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  1. To pretend to be for purposes of fraud
  2. To assume the character or appearance of, especially fraudulently:
  3. (Now Rare) To represent in the form of a person; personify; embody
epitomize
To be an epitome of.
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  1. To be an epitome of.
  2. To make an epitome of; sum up.
  3. To be a typical example of:
exemplify
To make a legally attested or certified copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
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  1. To make a legally attested or certified copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
  2. To serve as an example of:
  3. To illustrate by example:
illustrate
To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
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  1. To provide a book or other publication with pictures, diagrams or other explanatory or decorative features.
  2. To serve as an example or clarification of:
  3. To furnish (books, etc.) with explanatory or decorative drawings, designs, or pictures
stand for
To advocate, to support
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  1. To advocate, to support
  2. (Idiomatic, said of abbreviations) To mean; to symbolize; to represent
  3. To tolerate
symbol
A conventional, printed or written figure used to represent an operation, element, quantity, relation, unit of measurement, phenomenon, or descriptor.
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  1. A conventional, printed or written figure used to represent an operation, element, quantity, relation, unit of measurement, phenomenon, or descriptor.
  2. Symbolize
symbolize
To be a symbol of; typify; stand for
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  1. To be a symbol of; typify; stand for
  2. To serve as a symbol of:
  3. To represent by a symbol or symbols
typify
To be a type or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure
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  1. To be a type or emblem of; symbolize; prefigure
  2. To serve as a typical example of; embody the essential characteristics of:
  3. To represent by an image, a form, or a model; symbolize or prefigure.
delineate
To describe or characterize in words:
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  1. To describe or characterize in words:
  2. To mark, form, or show the outline or border of:
  3. To show or contain a distinguishing characteristic of; distinguish:
depict
To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
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  1. To render a representation of something, using words, sounds, images, or other means.
  2. To represent in a drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.; portray; picture
  3. To picture in words; describe
describe
To tell or write about; give a detailed account of
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  1. To tell or write about; give a detailed account of
  2. To move through space in such a way as to represent or conform to (the outline of a given shape)
  3. To picture in words
express
To picture, represent, or symbolize in music, art, etc.
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  1. To picture, represent, or symbolize in music, art, etc.
  2. To show by sign; symbolize; signify
  3. To manifest or communicate, as by a gesture; show:
image
(Computers) To print (a file) using a laser printer, imagesetter, direct-to-plate press, or similar device.
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  1. (Computers) To print (a file) using a laser printer, imagesetter, direct-to-plate press, or similar device.
  2. To describe, especially so vividly as to evoke a mental picture:
  3. To picture mentally; imagine or visualize:
limn
To suffuse or highlight with light or color; illuminate:
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  1. To suffuse or highlight with light or color; illuminate:
  2. To describe or depict by painting or drawing.
  3. To describe or portray in words.
picture
To form a mental image of; visualize:
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  1. To form a mental image of; visualize:
  2. To describe or explain
  3. To form a mental picture or impression of; imagine
portray
(Figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
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  1. (Figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
  2. To represent dramatically, as on the stage:
  3. To describe or depict in a certain way:
render
To perform or interpret by performance; recite (a poem), play (music), treat (a subject, as in painting), act out (a role)
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  1. To perform or interpret by performance; recite (a poem), play (music), treat (a subject, as in painting), act out (a role)
  2. To give, hand over, deliver, present, or submit, as for approval, consideration, payment, etc.
  3. To express in other words; esp., to translate
show
To cause or allow to be seen; display:
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  1. To cause or allow to be seen; display:
  2. (Slang) To make an appearance; show up:
  3. To enter (animals, flowers, etc.) in a competitive show
speak for
(Idiomatic) To claim, reserve, or occupy.
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  1. (Idiomatic) To claim, reserve, or occupy.
  2. To speak on somebody's behalf.
  3. Used other than as an idiom: see speak,"Ž for.
stand for
To tolerate
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  1. To tolerate
  2. To advocate, to support
  3. (Idiomatic, said of abbreviations) To mean; to symbolize; to represent
act
A statute. A statute. Something done or performed. The process of doing or performing. See also actus reus, overt act and omission.
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  1. A statute. A statute. Something done or performed. The process of doing or performing. See also actus reus, overt act and omission.
  2. To play the part of; assume the dramatic role of:
  3. To perform in (a play)
do
To perform the tasks or behaviors typically associated with (something), especially as part of one's character or normal duties:
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  1. To perform the tasks or behaviors typically associated with (something), especially as part of one's character or normal duties:
  2. To play the part or role of in a creative production:
  3. To produce, especially by creative effort:
enact
To make into law:
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  1. To make into law:
  2. To act (something) out, as on a stage:
  3. To represent or perform in or as in a play; act out
impersonate
To imitate the appearance, voice, or manner of; mimic:
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  1. To imitate the appearance, voice, or manner of; mimic:
  2. To assume the character or appearance of, especially fraudulently:
  3. To mimic the appearance, manner, etc. of (a person) for purposes of entertainment
perform
To admit of being performed as specified
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  1. To admit of being performed as specified
  2. To carry out or execute an action or process; esp., to take part in a musical program, act in a play, dance, etc. before an audience
  3. To give a public presentation of; present:
play
To act or conduct oneself in a specified way:
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  1. To act or conduct oneself in a specified way:
  2. To behave in a teasing or joking manner; act in jest or sport:
  3. (Music) To perform on an instrument:
play-act
To behave in an overdramatic or artificial manner.
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  1. To behave in an overdramatic or artificial manner.
  2. To play a pretended role; make believe.
  3. To play a role in a dramatic performance.
portray
To represent dramatically, as on the stage:
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  1. To represent dramatically, as on the stage:
  2. To play a role; to depict a character or person.
  3. To play the part of as in a play or film
Find another word for represent. In this page you can discover 88 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for represent, like: serve, be an agent for, speak for, act for, hold office, be deputy for, be attorney for, act in place of, stand-in-for, substitute for and factor.

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  • He.d last seen his other trusted lieutenant, Iliana, two days ago, when he.d sent her to represent him in North America while he was away.

  • But these figures do not represent the actual service of every able-bodied Italian.

  • I'm the only human they see most of the time, and I represent no harm to them.

  • As much progress as we've made, we still haven't proved his visions represent real happenings.

  • The Hydromedusae represent, therefore, a sub-class of the Hydrozoa.

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