Ape and Represent

Ape

Ape verb - To use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior.

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Represent and ape are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Represent" instead a verb "Ape".

Represent verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.

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Ape and represent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ape" instead a verb "Represent".

humanity	ape humanity	represent humanity
fact	ape fact	represent fact

This is discussed in American Splendor, when Joyce isn't sure what the real Harvey Pekar will look like, since some artists have him looking like a young Marlon Brando while others represent him like an ape with stink lines.

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