Basic Details
Word: Represent
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To stand for or speak on behalf of someone or something.
Synonyms: Depict, illustrate, signify, symbolise
Antonyms: Misrepresent, distort
Idioms and Phrases
- Represent the best: To embody the highest standards or qualities. Example: "The athlete represents the best of our country in the Olympics."
- Represent in kind: To respond to someone's actions in a similar manner. Example: "If you help him, he will represent in kind by helping you when you need it."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was chosen to represent her school at the science fair and was very proud to showcase her project.
Example 2: The portrait was painted to represent the historical leader who fought for independence.
Example 3: In the meeting, he was asked to represent the views of his team to the management.
Fun Fact
The word "represent" comes from the Latin root "repraesentare," which means "to bring before, present again, or depict." It evolved over time to mean standing in for or symbolising something or someone.
Famous Quote
"We do not teach for the school, but for life." - John Dewey
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "represent" mean?
a) To ignore someone
b) To stand for or speak on behalf of someone
c) To destroy something
d) To move quickly
Answer: b) To stand for or speak on behalf of someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "represent"?
a) Obscure
b) Distort
c) Depict
d) Misinterpret
Answer: c) Depict
3. Which word is an antonym of "represent"?
a) Symbolise
b) Illustrate
c) Misrepresent
d) Convey
Answer: c) Misrepresent
4. Which sentence uses "represent" correctly?
a) She will represent the company at the conference.
b) The flowers represent over the garden fence.
c) They will represent in the sky.
d) He decided to represent his meal.
Answer: a) She will represent the company at the conference.
5. What does "represent the best" mean?
a) To fall short of expectations
b) To embody the highest standards
c) To confuse everyone
d) To make things difficult
Answer: b) To embody the highest standards
