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Originally Posted by mannzheng  could you tell me the differece of between represent and stand for? |
Both expressions have several meanings. When they overlap, they are synonyms meaning "is a symbol of".
The flag represents our country.
The flag stands for our country.
rep·re·sent (
rĕp'rĭ-zĕnt')
tr.v.,
-sent·ed,
-sent·ing,
-sents.
- To stand for; symbolize: The bald eagle represents the United States.
- To indicate or communicate by signs or symbols: Letters of the alphabet represent sounds.
- To depict in art; portray.
- To describe or present in words; set forth.
- To present clearly to the mind.
- To draw attention to by way of remonstrance or protest: Our parents represented to us the need for greater caution.
- To describe or put forward (a person or thing) as an embodiment of a specified quality.
- To serve as the official and authorized delegate or agent for.
- To act as a spokesperson for.
- To serve as an example of: The museum had several paintings representing the artist's early style.
- To be the equivalent of.
- To stage (a play, for example); produce.
- To act the part or role of.
- The AHD
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