symbolize
verb (used with object)
symbolise
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a variation of
symbolize.
Example Sentences
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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 design shows her guiding a lion, said to symbolise her poise and the strength of the British nation under her leadership.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
The flowers symbolise both the youthful energy and the fragility of life in Japanese culture as full blooms only last about a week.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
The peacock is often used to symbolise beauty and pride in Nigerian art, AFP reports.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
My Struldbrugs are meant to symbolise the immortality of genius.
From Unicorns by James Huneker
