represent

perform (a play), especially on a stage

play a role or part

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

“I represent the silent majority”

be representative or typical for

“This period is represented by Beethoven”

describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality

“He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novel”

point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance

“our parents represented to us the need for more caution”

serve as a means of expressing something

“The flower represents a young girl”

form or compose

“This sum represents my entire income for a year”

express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

be characteristic of