represent

transitive verb | rep·re·sent

1. a : to serve especially in a legislative body by delegated authority usually resulting from an election

   b : to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment

   c : to act as the representative of in a class action

2. a : to describe as having a specified character or quality

   b : to give one's impression and judgment of : state in a manner intended to affect action or judgment