Synonyms for

Representing

Verb / ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ / Another word for representing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to act or speak officially for someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

depicting embodying signifying symbolizing

Informal

standing for acting as being showing

Literary

portraying shadowing typifying

Antonyms

concealing hiding obscuring disguising withholding

Common collocations

  • representing the people
  • representing the company
  • representing the interests
  • representing a decline
  • representing a shift
  • representing the data
  • representing the findings

Word family

noun representation
verb represent
adjective representative
adverb representatively

Usage note

The word 'representing' is often used in contexts of acting on behalf of someone or something, or symbolizing a concept. Be mindful of the register when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The lawyer is representing his client in court.
  2. She is representing the school at the science fair.
  3. The ambassador is representing his country in the negotiations.
  4. The actor is representing a famous historical figure in the movie.
  5. The painting is representing a beautiful landscape.

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