Symbolize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Symbolize is a verb meaning (transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.
Meaning
(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.
More Meanings
- (transitive, intransitive) To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
- (transitive) To convert something into a symbol.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To hold the same faith; to agree.
Example Sentences
Doves often symbolize peace.
The broken chain symbolizes freedom.
They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them.
Word Forms
- symbolizes
- symbolizing
- symbolized
- symbolise
Synonyms for symbolize
Depending on context, synonyms include harmonize, represent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include represent, symbolic, denote, embody, token, symbolise.
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