represent

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin

express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?

be representative or typical for

This period is represented by Beethoven

be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute

I represent the silent majority

serve as a means of expressing something

The flower represents a young girl