symbolize

Other spellings

• (UK) symbolise

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form symbolize

Third-person singular symbolizes

Past tense symbolized

Past participle symbolized

Present participle symbolizing

1. (transitive) If an item symbolizes a meaning, it represents it as a symbol.

   The ceremonial dagger symbolizes justice.

Related words

• symbol
• symbolic