v.
1.take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
2.express indirectly by an image, form, or model
3.be representative or typical for
4.be a delegate or spokesperson for
5.serve as a means of expressing something
6.be characteristic of
7.form or compose
8.be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
9.create an image or likeness of 10.play a role or part 11.perform (a play), especially on a stage 12.describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality 13.point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance 14.bring forward and present to the mind 15.to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
Idiom of the Day
at the outset (of something)
from the first or early stage of something
At the outset of the meeting there were problems between some members of the group.