Represent
Represent verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
Serve as
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Both terms in one sentence
- The problem is, the Pillars of Nosgoth, which represent the balance of the world and serve as a seal to imprison the Hylden, chose their guardians among newborn Vampires.
Source: Sterility Plague -
The summer goddess Maureena and the family god Leonoth serve as a model for heterosexual love, marriage and faithfulness while the gods Braniel and Hiathas represent same-sex couples.
Source: Tabletop Game / Blue Rose -
They serve as the headquarters of the Virtues and the Upper Choirs and control the natural laws as well as being the bringers of God's justice who represent His authority (and badassery).
Source: Our Angels Are Different
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