represent

Perform (a play), especially on a stage.

Play a role or part.

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.

“I represent the silent majority”

Be representative or typical for.

“This period is represented by Beethoven”

Describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality.

“He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel”

Point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance.

“our parents represented to us the need for more caution”

Serve as a means of expressing something.

“The flower represents a young girl”

Form or compose.

“This sum represents my entire income for a year”

Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol.

Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to.

Be characteristic of.

To establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets).

Be the defense counsel for someone in a trial.

“Ms. Smith will represent the defendant”

Bring forward and present to the mind.

“We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason”

Create an image or likeness of.

“The painter represented his wife as a young girl”