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symbolise

  • a variation of symbolize.
    symbolize
    verb (used with object)
    to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.

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It can symbolise someone's fate or destiny from birth.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

The 15-minute limit is meant to symbolise the 15% of revenue which - broadly speaking - the Grand Slams allocate to prize money.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

The seats symbolise the dual responsibilities of the role -- as a bishop in the diocese of Canterbury and as the spiritual leader of Anglicans worldwide.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

The peacock is often used to symbolise beauty and pride in Nigerian art, AFP reports.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025

But, personally, I cannot at all symbolise with them.

From Far Off Things by Arthur Machen