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Hyphenation for “represent”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “represent”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "represent" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “represent” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „represent“ ⟶ „rep-re-sent“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "represent"

represent >> rɛprɪˈzɛnt

Definition: [verb] be entitled or appointed to act or speak for (someone), especially in an official capacity.
Example: for purposes of litigation, an infant can and must be represented by an adult

Synonyms of "represent"

be elected by | be the councillor/MP for | have the vote of | appear for | act for | speak for | act/speak on behalf of | be spokesperson for | be the representative of |

Definition: [verb] constitute; amount to.
Example: this figure represents eleven per cent of the company's total sales

Synonyms of "represent"

constitute | be | amount to | mean | be regarded as |

Definition: [verb] depict (a particular subject) in a work of art.
Example: santos are small wooden figures representing saints

Synonyms of "represent"

depict | portray | render | picture | delineate | show | illustrate | characterize | paint | draw | sketch | exhibit | display | limn |

Definition: [verb] state or point out clearly.
Example: it was represented to him that she would be an unsuitable wife

Synonyms of "represent"

point out | state | indicate | present | set forth | put forward |