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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Representations

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to representations such as "embody", "mean", and "symbolize".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Ex: Right now , the artwork is actively representing the artist 's emotions .
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to convey meaning, ideas, or entities through the use of symbols

Ex: In his speech , the leader symbolized the dawn of a new era for the nation .
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to embody
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to represent a quality or belief

Ex: The architecture of the building was intended to embody the progressive and innovative vision of the city .
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to embody or represent a concept, idea, deity, or spirit in a physical or bodily form

Ex: The folklore character was thought to incarnate the forces of nature
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to provide a concrete illustration that helps make a concept or idea more understandable

Ex: In his presentation , the scientist was exemplifying the principles of quantum physics , providing experimental evidence and visual demonstrations that were making the abstract theories more accessible .
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to typify
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to stand as a symbol or emblem of something

Ex: The vibrant colors of the artwork typify creativity and expression .
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to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

Ex: The current political debates are epitomizing the deep divisions in American society .
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to mean
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to have a particular meaning or represent something

Ex: The red traffic light means you must stop .
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to denote
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to mark or be a sign of an entity or a concept

Ex: The symbol ' + ' in a mathematical equation is used to denote addition .
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to indicate a meaning

Ex: The decline in stock prices may signify economic instability .
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to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol

Ex: ' CO2 ' stands for carbon dioxide in scientific terms .
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to serve as a sign or warning that suggests or foretells a future event

Ex: The distant rumble of thunder can betoken an approaching thunderstorm .
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to change words into another language

Ex: The novel was so popular that it was eventually translated into multiple languages to reach a global audience .
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Verbs of Existence and Action
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