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English Word of the Day: 179 represent - verb

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Word of the Day:

represent - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example

Example Sentences

Tom will represent our company at the conference.
Who can we get to represent our cause?

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The following series of pronunciation exercises combines words beginning with the same diphthong pr vowel sound followed by similar vowel sounds. Voiced and voiceless consonants are paired by sounds.

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