Present vs. Represent
Difference Between Present and Represent
Presentadjective
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
The barbaric practice continues to the present day.The present manager has been here longer than the last one.Representverb
(transitive) To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.
Presentadjective
Located in the immediate vicinity.
Is there a doctor present?Several people were present when the event took place.Representverb
(transitive) To portray visually; to delineate
a picture can be represented in a landscape.The sculptor represented a horse in bronze.Presentadjective
(obsolete) Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
Representverb
(transitive) To portray by mimicry or acting; to act the part or character of
It has always been his dream to represent Hamlet on Broadway.Presentadjective
(obsolete) Not delayed; immediate; instant.
Representverb
(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
He sent his agent to represent himself at the meeting.As he was too ill to accept the award, his brother represented him at the ceremony.An attorney's job is to represent his client in courtPresentadjective
(dated) Ready; quick in emergency.
a present witRepresentverb
To act as a representative of (a country, state, district etc.)
They chose a member of Congress to represent their district.Presentadjective
(obsolete) Favorably attentive; propitious.
Representverb
(transitive) To portray to another using language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of
He represented that he was investigating for the police department.Presentadjective
Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
in the present study, the present article, the present results.Representverb
(transitive) To give an account of; to describe.
Presentadjective
Attentive; alert; focused.
Sorry, I was distracted just now, I'll try to be more present from now on.Representverb
(transitive) To serve as a sign or symbol of
The @ symbol represents the online world.A dove is often used to represent peace.Presentnoun
The current moment or period of time.
Representverb
(transitive) To bring a certain sensation of into the mind; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present.
Presentnoun
The present tense.
Representverb
(transitive) To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).
Presentnoun
A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
Representverb
(transitive) To constitute, to make up, to be an example of.
Presentnoun
(military) The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
to stand at presentRepresentverb
To participate as a team member
Presentverb
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
to present an envoy to the kingRepresentverb
To constitute a good example or symbol of a group of people; to acquit oneself well.
Presentverb
(transitive) To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
Representverb
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to;
Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in LatinPresentverb
(transitive) To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
Representverb
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol;
What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?Presentverb
To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
Representverb
be representative or typical for;
This period is represented by BeethovenPresentverb
(reflexive) To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
Representverb
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 majorityThis actor is a spokesperson for the National Rifle AssociationPresentverb
(transitive) To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
Representverb
serve as a means of expressing something;
The flower represents a young girlPresentverb
(transitive) To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.
Representverb
be characteristic of;
This compositional style is exemplified by this fuguePresentverb
(transitive) To put on, stage (a play etc.).
The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.Representverb
form or compose;
This money is my only incomeThe stone wall was the backdrop for the performanceThese constitute my entire belongingThe children made up the chorusThis sum represents my entire income for a yearThese few men comprise his entire armyPresentverb
To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.
Representverb
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial;
Ms. Smith will represent the defendantPresentverb
(reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.
Well, one idea does present itself.Representverb
create an image or likeness of;
The painter represented his wife as a young girlPresentverb
To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.
The patient presented with insomnia.Representverb
play a role or part;
Gielgud played HamletShe wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the roleShe played the servant to her husband's masterPresentverb
To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.
Representverb
perform (a play), especially on a stage;
we are going to stage `Othello'Presentverb
To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).
At that time, Elbe was presenting as a man.I was presenting as a boy / a girl / a man / a woman / (a) male / (a) female / masculine / femininefemale-presenting nipplesRepresentverb
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality;
He represented this book as an example of the Russian 19th century novelPresentverb
(transitive) To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).
Representverb
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance;
our parents represented to us the need for more cautionPresentverb
(transitive) To give a gift or presentation to (someone).
She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.Representverb
bring forward and present to the mind;
We presented the arguments to himWe cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reasonPresentverb
(transitive) To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.
Representverb
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Presentverb
(transitive) To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.
I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.Presentverb
(transitive) To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.
Presentverb
To display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour.
Presentnoun
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech;
that is enough for the presenthe lives in the present with no thought of tomorrowPresentnoun
something presented as a gift;
his tie was a present from his wifePresentnoun
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Presentverb
show or demonstrate something to an interested audience;
She shows her dogs frequentlyWe will demo the new software in WashingtonPresentverb
bring forward and present to the mind;
We presented the arguments to himWe cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reasonPresentverb
perform (a play), especially on a stage;
we are going to stage `Othello'Presentverb
hand over formally
Presentverb
introduce;
This poses an interesting questionPresentverb
give, especially as a reward;
bestow honors and prizes at graduationPresentverb
give as a present; make a gift of;
What will you give her for her birthday?Presentverb
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea);
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the studentsPresentverb
cause to come to know personally;
permit me to acquaint you with my sonintroduce the new neighbors to the communityPresentverb
represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally;
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this paintingPresentverb
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize;
We confronted him with the evidenceHe was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actionsAn enormous dilemma faces usPresentverb
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
Presentverb
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position;
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salutePresentadjective
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration;
the present leaderarticles for present usethe present topicthe present systempresent observationstime pasthis youth is pastthis past Thursdaythe past yearPresentadjective
spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place;
the murderer is present in this roompresent at the weddingpresent at the creation
