Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with represent in American Collocation
represent
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˌreprɪˈzent/
well
adequately
effectively
fairly
properly
truly
We need independent directors who can effectively represent the shareholders.
legally
legally
It is not essential to be legally represented but it may be in your best interest to consider this.
be a change
change
departure
development
shift
step
turning point
Both products represented a big departure from their previous product line.
This discovery represents a significant step forward for our research.
be an improvement
advance
improvement
progress
This paper represented a dramatic advances in our understanding of how the brain works.
be an important achievement
achievement
breakthrough
landmark
milestone
victory
We believe these results represent an important milestone for the project.
be an opportunity
challenge
opportunity
This new venture represented a fantastic opportunity for the business.
be a danger
danger
risk
threat
He has not committed a serious offence and does not represent a threat to public safety.