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
in and of itself
considering one thing alone
In and of itself there is no problem having a large number of people at the dinner. However, the fire regulations do not allow that many people to be in the building
