Definitions for symbolize
ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪzsym·bol·ize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, representverb

   express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

   "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"

2. symbolize, symboliseverb

   represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols

   "The poet symbolizes love in this poem"; "These painters believed that artists should symbolize"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. symbolizeverb

   To be symbolic of; to represent.

2. Etymology: From symboliser

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Symbolizeverb

   To make representative of something.

   Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its colours. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

2. To Symbolizeverb

   To have something in common with another by representative qualities.

   Etymology: symboliser, French; from symbol.

   Our king finding himself to symbolize in many things with that king of the Hebrews, honoured him with the title of this foundation. Francis Bacon.

   The pleasing of colour symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   Aristotle and the schools have taught, that air and water, being symbolizing elements, in the quality of moisture, are easily transmutable into one another. Boyle.

   They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses. James Howell.

   I affectedly symbolized in careless mirth and freedom with the libertines, to circumvent libertinism. More.

   The soul is such, that it strangely symbolizes with the thing it mightily desires. Robert South, Sermons.

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1. symbolize

   Symbolize generally refers to the act of representing something abstract or intangible by means of a physical object, sign, image, or idea. It involves using specific representations or symbols to convey meaning or concepts that may be complex or multi-layered, often in a simplified or universally recognized form.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Symbolizeverb

   to have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize

2. Symbolizeverb

   to hold the same faith; to agree

3. Symbolizeverb

   to use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically

4. Symbolizeverb

   to make to agree in properties or qualities

5. Symbolizeverb

   to make representative of something; to regard or treat as symbolic

6. Symbolizeverb

   to represent by a symbol or symbols

7. Etymology: [Cf. F. symboliser.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. symbolize

   To express as a symbol.

   Our wedding rings are a symbol of our eternal love, unity, peace, friendship, connected hearts, souls and minds.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 4, 2020  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of symbolize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of symbolize in a Sentence

1. My Democratic opponent:

   The name of his company -- SPQR -- which is a symbol associated with white nationalists, he often does interviews in front of the Betsy Ross flag, which again is used by white nationalists( to) symbolize the good ol' days when white men ruled the country.

2. Saul Bass:

   Symbolize and summarize.

3. Jean Jullien:

   It was the most spontaneous thing. I heard the news on the radio, and I had this heartfelt reaction. I wanted to draw something that could symbolize peace and solidarity, and I wanted something with the context of Paris.

4. Ben Cohen:

   I mean, there might be some chocolate chips molded in the shape of a cap that you wear for graduation to symbolize his stance in favor of free college education and reduced student loan rates, i think that there might be equal numbers of peanuts and pecans to symbolize his initiatives to reduce economic inequality.

5. Logan Ryan:

   We realize it and it’s just not OK. Their reaction is OK, the product isn’t OK right now. I take that to heart as a leader on this team, I haven’t felt like the preparation and the work has always generated to the results on the field and I understand that, and I take my share of ownership on that, i just try to symbolize the way to play and how I play and control what I can control. I can’t control the positions I’m put in on the field. I can’t control the score all the time, but I just try to play every snap hard, especially last game finishing that game off and stuff like that.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=symbolize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Symbolize
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=symbolize
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolize