symbolize
[ sim-buh-lahyz ]
/ ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz /
verb (used with object), sym·bol·ized, sym·bol·iz·ing.
verb (used without object), sym·bol·ized, sym·bol·iz·ing.
to use symbols.
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Also especially British, sym·bol·ise .
OTHER WORDS FROM symbolize
re·sym·bol·ize, verb, re·sym·bol·ized, re·sym·bol·iz·ing.un·sym·bol·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for symbolize
symbolize
symbolise
/ (ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to serve as or be a symbol of
(tr usually foll by by) to represent by a symbol or symbols
(intr) to use symbols
(tr) to treat or regard as symbolic or figurative
Derived forms of symbolize
symbolization or symbolisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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