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symbolize
verb sym·bol·ize \ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz\
: to be a symbol of (something)
sym·bol·izedsym·bol·iz·ing
Full Definition of SYMBOLIZE
transitive verb
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
intransitive verb
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First Known Use of SYMBOLIZE
1603
Related to SYMBOLIZE
- Synonyms
- emblematize, represent, stand for
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SYMBOLIZE Defined for Kids
symbolize
verb sym·bol·ize \ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz\
sym·bol·izedsym·bol·iz·ing
Definition of SYMBOLIZE for Kids
: to serve as a representation of <A lion symbolizes courage.>
Medical Dictionary
symbolize
transitive verb sym·bol·ize
sym·bol·ized also British sym·bol·isedsym·bol·iz·ing also British sym·bol·is·ing
Medical Definition of SYMBOLIZE
1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
Variants of SYMBOLIZE
sym·bol·ize also British sym·bol·ise \ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz\
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