re-present

[ ree-pri-zent ]

verb (used with object)

1. to present again or anew.

re-present

/ ˌriːprɪˈzɛnt; ˌriːprɛzənˈteɪʃən /

verb

1. tr to present again

Derived Forms

• re-presentation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-present¹

First recorded in 1555–65; re- + present ²

Example Sentences

McQuarters said the church’s vision to “re-present God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ” includes restoration.

From Washington Post

McQuarters said the church’s vision to “re-present God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ” includes restoration.

From Seattle Times

Then he proceeded to re-present it.

From Los Angeles Times

“The director doesn’t need to show situations that are wholly invented falsehoods in the film to have it be a false portrayal,” said Jennifer Crystal Chien, director of Re-Present Media, a San Francisco nonprofit that advocates for storytelling from underrepresented communities.

From New York Times

At other times it appeared more as a devouring, of the earth and its people, by men who wanted to possess these things and re-present them as their own creation.

From New York Times