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representing
rehp-rih-ZEHN-tihng
Representing (noun) means the act of standing in for or portraying someone or something. Example: “Her representing the school at the national contest made everyone proud.”
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The act of standing in for or portraying someone or something.
"Her representing the school at the national contest made everyone proud."
"Representing a client in court takes years of careful training."
"Representing the whole team at the ceremony was a great honor for her."
How to use representing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of acting on someone's behalf or depicting something.
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portraying
depicting
standing in for
symbolizing
embodying
denoting
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Rhymes for representing
renting
venting
lamenting
repenting
parenting
preventing
commenting
consenting
tormenting
unrelenting
experimenting
complimenting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “representing” mean?
The word “representing” means the act of standing in for or portraying someone or something. In plain terms, the act of acting on someone's behalf or depicting something.
How do you pronounce “representing”?
“Representing” is pronounced rehp-rih-ZEHN-tihng (/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “representing” in a sentence?
Here is “representing” used in a sentence: “Representing the whole team at the ceremony was a great honor for her.”
What part of speech is “representing”?
“Representing” is a noun.
Is “representing” a common word?
“Representing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'representing' and 'representation'?
'Representing' is the verb form describing the ongoing act of standing in for or portraying someone or something. 'Representation' is the noun for the result of that act or the thing that does the standing-in, such as an image, a symbol, or an appointed advocate.
When should you use 'representing' instead of 'portraying'?
Use 'representing' when someone stands in for, speaks for, or symbolizes something, as in 'representing the company at a conference'. 'Portraying' is narrower and usually means depicting or performing a character or scene, as an actor or artist does.
Does 'representing' take a direct object?
Yes, 'representing' is normally followed directly by what is being stood in for or portrayed, as in 'representing his country' or 'representing freedom'. No preposition is needed between the word and its object.
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