What (who) is Symbolize - definition
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Symbolize; Symbolism (disambiguation); Symbolist art
symbolize
v. a.
Prefigure, typify, emblematize, be symbolical of.
symbolize
or symbolise
¦ verb be a symbol of.
?represent by means of symbols.
Derivatives
symbolization noun
symbolize
(symbolizes, symbolizing, symbolized)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'symbolise'
If one thing symbolizes another, it is used or regarded as a symbol of it.
The fall of the Berlin Wall symbolised the end of the Cold War between East and West.
...the post-war world order symbolised by the United Nations.
VERB: V n, V-ed
Pronunciation examples for Symbolize
1. It's what it symbolizes.
What's the Future of Business _ Brian Solis _ Talks at Google
2. symbolizes her son's presence.
A Mother's Rite _ Jeremy McQueen, Camille Massey _ Talks at Google
3. This tuna symbolizes
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4. would symbolize South America.
An Insider's Guide to the Wines & Wine Country of Argentina _ Laura Catena _ Talks at Google
5. so they symbolize accomplishment.
A Framework on Actionable Gamification _ Yu-kai Chou _ Talks at Google
Examples of use of Symbolize
1. "He used to have a glass with vanilla wafers in it, to symbolize the host, and some apple juice in the other glass, to symbolize the wine.
2. Ledra has come to symbolize the island‘s division.
3. "Black president, what does it symbolize?" Ali says.
4. Traditional lanterns (Fanoos) are hung to symbolize the holy month.
5. And the Yankees through their unparalleled history symbolize excellence.