representeren

Definitions of representeren
  1. verb
    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
    synonyms: vertegenwoordigen
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    type of:
    dienen
    do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
  2. verb
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
    synonyms: staan, symboliseren, verzinnebeelden, voorstellen, weergeven
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    types:
    belichamen, incarneren, personifiëren, verpersoonlijken
    invest with or as with a body; give body to
    illustreren, vertegenwoordigen
    be characteristic of
    type of:
    aanduiden, aankondigen, bedoelen, beduiden, behelzen, betekenen, inhouden, intenderen, omvatten, verstaan, zeggen
    mean or intend to express or convey
  3. verb
    serve as a means of expressing something
    synonyms: voorstellen
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    types:
    dramatiseren
    represent something in a dramatic manner
    vertekenen
    make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
    doorgaan, gelden, heten
    make believe with the intent to deceive
    type of:
    uitdrukken, uiten, uiting
    articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
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