v take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
v express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
v be representative or typical for
v 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
v serve as a means of expressing something
v be characteristic of
v form or compose
v be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
v create an image or likeness of
v play a role or part
v perform (a play), especially on a stage
v describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
v point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
v bring forward and present to the mind
v to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
