English Explanatory Dictionary

symbolize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be symbolic of; to represent.
  2. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
  3. To convert something into a symbol.
  4. To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
  5. To hold the same faith; to agree.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-symbolize.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-symbolise.wav

Word forms

symbolize symbolizes symbolizing symbolized symbolise

Etymology

From Middle French symboliser.

Synonyms

harmonize represent

Derived words

missymbolize nonsymbolizing resymbolize symbolizable symbolization symbolizer
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