represents

represents - verb

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
be representative or typical for
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
serve as a means of expressing something
be characteristic of
form or compose
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
create an image or likeness of
play a role or part
perform (a play), especially on a stage
describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
bring forward and present to the mind
to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)