English word represent comes from Latin praesento (I present, exhibit or show.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| praesento | Latin (lat) | I present, exhibit or show. |
| repraesentare | Latin (lat) | |
| représenter | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| represent | English (eng) | (intransitive) (AAVE) To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.. (politics, transitive) To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.). (sports, transitive) To participate as a team member. (transitive) To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.. (transitive) To constitute, [...] |