Difference between Represent and Play

What is the difference between Represent and Play?

Represent as a verb is to present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify. while Play as a verb is to act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation.

Represent

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify. To portray by pictorial or plastic art; to delineate; as, to represent a landscape in a picture, a horse in bronze, and the like. To portray by mimicry or action of any kind; to act the part or character of; to personate; as, to represent Hamlet. To stand in the place of; to supply the place, perform the duties, exercise the rights, or receive the share, of; to speak and act with authority in behalf of; to act the part of (another); as, an heir represents his ancestor; an attorney represents his client in court; a member of Congress represents his district in Congress. To exhibit to another mind in language; to show; to give one's own impressions and judgement of; to bring before the mind; to set forth; sometimes, to give an account of; to describe. To serve as a sign or symbol of; as, mathematical symbols represent quantities or relations; words represent ideas or things. To bring a sensation of into the mind or sensorium; to cause to be known, felt, or apprehended; to present. To form or image again in consciousness, as an object of cognition or apprehension (something presentative, which was originally apprehended by direct presentation).

Example sentence: I believe your home tells a story about who you are and who you aspire to be. We represent ourselves through the things we own. I don't believe in trends. I believe in collecting things that you connect with. We should surround ourselves with things we care about, that have meaning.

Play

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.The conduct, or course of a game.An individual's performance in a sport or game.(turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.A theatrical performance featuring actors.A major move by a business.A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely.Sexual role-playing (as in , , ).

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation.To take part in amorous activity; to make love, fornicate; to have sex.To play a sport.To produce music using a musical instrument.To act in a performance as the indicated role.To participate in the game indicated.To produce music on the indicated musical instrument.To produce music, the indicated song or style, with a musical instrument.To use a device to watch or listen to the indicated recording.Contrary to fact, to give an appearance of being.In a game or game-like setting, to maintain a posture of being.

Example sentence: Not only does God play dice, but... he sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen.

We hope you now know whether to use Represent or Play in your sentence.

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