1. to act or speak officially for someone or something
2. to be a sign or symbol of something
3. to show or describe something in a particular way

Examples

• The lawyer represents several major corporations.
• She represents her district in Congress.
• The dove represents peace in many cultures.
• This painting represents the artist’s early style.
• The data represents a significant improvement.
• He represents everything I dislike about politics.
• The red line represents the subway route on the map.