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symbolize
/ ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz /
verb
- tr to serve as or be a symbol of
- trusually foll byby to represent by a symbol or symbols
- intr to use symbols
- tr to treat or regard as symbolic or figurative
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Derived Forms
- ˌsymboliˈzation, noun
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Other Words From
- re·symbol·ize verb resymbolized resymbolizing
- un·symbol·ized adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of symbolize1
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Example Sentences
It was a sequence that symbolized a night of frustration for the Bruins.
From Los Angeles Times
Eight long years later, the common housecat continued to symbolize female resistance.
From Salon
They symbolize love, light, abundance and good luck.
From Los Angeles Times
At only 68 minutes, “Dahomey” brims with plenty of perspectives on what the restitution of these ancient treasures symbolizes and the dicey political implications around it.
From Los Angeles Times
Processing over 1 million head of cattle annually at its height, the Union Stock Yards, a global technological marvel and international tourist attraction, symbolized industrial progress and inspired national pride.
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