Synonyms for Representative
ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪvrep·re·sen·ta·tive

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1. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   rep

2. representativenoun

   Typical; having the same properties of interest as a larger group.

   I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.

   Synonyms:
   rep

3. representativenoun

   A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.

   She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.

   Synonyms:
   rep

4. representativenoun

   One that is taken as typical of its class.

   Synonyms:
   rep

5. representativenoun

   A member of the US House of Representatives.

   All representatives face re-election every two years.

   Synonyms:
   rep

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1. representative

   These words agree in designating one who acts in the place of some other or others. The legate is an ecclesiastical officer representing the Pope. In strict usage the deputy or delegate is more limited in functions and more closely bound by instructions than a representative. A single officer may have a deputy; many persons combine to choose a delegate or representative. In the United States informal assemblies send delegates to nominating conventions with no legislative authority; representatives are legally elected to Congress and the various legislatures, with lawmaking power.

   Synonyms:
   delegate, deputy, legate, proxy, substitute

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1. representative

   Synonyms:
   likeness, personation, semblance, exhibition

2. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   agent, commissioner, proxy, deputy, substitute, embodiment, personation, delegate, vicar, vicegerent, principal, sovereign, constituency

   Antonyms:
   autocrat, dictator

3. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   figurative, symbolical, delegated to others

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1. representativenoun

   a person who represents others

   Synonyms:
   interpreter, congresswoman, illustration, voice, example, congressman, spokesperson, instance

   Antonyms:
   undemocratic, untypical, nonrepresentative, unsymbolic, atypical

2. spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voicenoun

   an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

   "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, translator, vocalisation, instance, vocalization, vocalism, example, part, voice, articulation, interpretive program, vox, illustration, phonation, congresswoman, interpreter, spokesperson

   Antonyms:
   atypical, unsymbolic, undemocratic, untypical, nonrepresentative

3. congressman, congresswoman, representativenoun

   a member of the United States House of Representatives

   Synonyms:
   interpreter, congresswoman, illustration, voice, representative, example, congressman, spokesperson, instance

   Antonyms:
   untypical, atypical, unsymbolic, nonrepresentative, undemocratic

4. example, illustration, instance, representativeadjective

   an item of information that is typical of a class or group

   "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, example, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise

   Antonyms:
   atypical, undemocratic, nonrepresentative, unsymbolic, untypical

5. representativeadjective

   serving to represent or typify

   "representative moviegoers"; "a representative modern play"

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, atypical, untypical, unsymbolic, undemocratic

6. representativeadjective

   standing for something else

   "the bald eagle is representative of the United States"

   Antonyms:
   atypical, nonrepresentative, undemocratic, untypical, unsymbolic

7. representativeadjective

   being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

   "representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people"

   Antonyms:
   unsymbolic, untypical, undemocratic, atypical, nonrepresentative

Matched Categories

1. • Advocate
   • Legislator
   • Negotiator

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1. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   figurative, typical, symbolical

2. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegated, acting for others

3. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegate, deputy, substitute, agent, proxy, LOCUM TENENS

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1. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegated, vicarious, typical, figurative, symbolical, emblematic

2. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   deputy, delegate, vicar, proxy, agent, substitute, vicegerent, surrogate, regent, commissioner, envoy, emissary, ambassador, exponent

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1. List of paraphrases for "representative":

   representing, representatives, delegate, representation, représentant, representativeness, represent, agent, representante, actress, representational, represented, actor, behalf, delegates, envoy, deputies, rep, representativity, depicting

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1. representative

   Synonyms:
   See Legally acceptable representative
   

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How to use Representative in a sentence?

1. Lopez Obrador:

   If White House officials're excluded, if not all are invited, a representative from the Mexican government would go, but I wouldn't.

2. Isaiah Nengo:

   It may be younger (than some other fossil pieces) but it is the only one where you have a face, you have the base of a skull, you have the inside of the skull, so you can see what a representative of them might have looked like.

3. Jory Mendes:

   We are deeply sorry to the law enforcement officer who experienced this. We have also apologized directly to him and we are working to connect with the police chief as well as to express our remorse, this language is offensive to all law enforcement and is not representative of the deep appreciation we have for police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

4. Bennie Thompson:

   Representative Cheney has demonstrated again and again Representative Cheney commitment to getting answers about January 6th, ensuring accountability, and doing whatever it takes to protect democracy for the American people. Representative Cheney leadership and insights have shaped the early work of the Select Committee and this appointment underscores the bipartisan nature of this effort, we are fortunate to have a partner of such strength and courage, and I look forward to continuing our work together as we uncover the facts, tell the American people the full story of January 6th, and ensure that nothing like that day ever happens again.

5. Vladimir Putin:

   In 2014 I had a meeting with a political-military representative in Ukraine, and we did n’t want to let everyone know who we were, i discussed this with my friend and made a decision that he would call me ‘ Igor ’ and I ’d also use another name for him.