Meaning
A representative is a person chosen or appointed to act or speak on behalf of others, often in a professional or official capacity.
💡 Common mistake: Confusing "representative" with "representation," which refers to the act of representing rather than the person doing so.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
went
to
the
community
centre
to
ask
about
a
small
repair
to
my
apartment
,
and
a
friendly
representative
welcomed
me
at
the
desk
.
She
listened
to
my
concerns
,
explained
the
available
options
,
and
wrote
down
the
details
clearly
.
We
agreed
on
a
date
for
the
repair
and
I
was
given
a
phone
number
to
call
if
anything
changed
.
Leaving
the
office
I
felt
calm
because
the
plan
was
simple
and
the
staff
had
been
helpful
.
Common Phrases
sales representative
elected representative
customer representative
Synonyms
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