How to Use "Represent" with Example Sentences

represent (v): to act or speak for someone else

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Used with nouns:

"He is representing the defendant."
(defendant, plaintiff, state, prosecution)

"He is representing our client."
(client, viewpoint, country, people, district)

"We were represented by an attorney."
(attorney, lawyer)

"This discovery represents a milestone for us."
(milestone, breakthrough, obstacle, turning point)

"He represents a danger to us all."
(danger, threat)

Used with adverbs:

"We need a mayor who truly represents our interests."
(truly, adequately, strongly)

"They lost the case because they were poorly represented."
(poorly)

"Can he legally represent us?"
(legally)