select sb to represent
Frequency: 7.110.2 per million words
to formally or carefully choose a person to act or speak for a group
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- They selected him to represent Scotland in three consecutive World Cup Finals.
- The board decided to select a new CEO to represent the company's interests.
- We need to select a spokesperson to represent our group at the conference.
- It's important to select someone who can truly represent the diverse opinions of the community.
- The members will select a delegate to represent them at the national convention next month.
- After much deliberation, the committee selected her to represent the students' concerns.
- The government plans to select an envoy to represent the nation in international peace talks.
- They hope to select a strong leader to represent their values and vision.
- Who do you think they will select to represent the team in the upcoming negotiations?
- The association selected a legal expert to represent their case in court.