Symbolise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols; "The poet symbolizes love in this poem"; "These painters believed that artists should symbolize".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The company's logo symbolises innovation, quality and reliability to its customers worldwide.
- In different cultures, the owl often symbolises wisdom or insight.
- Throughout history, the dove has symbolised peace, a universal human aspiration.
- For some people, a four-leaf clover symbolises good luck and fortune in their lives.
- A ring can symbolise love, commitment, or loyalty, depending on the cultural context.
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Meaning 2
Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The national flag symbolises the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
- Her presence at the event symbolises a major shift in the company's stance on the issue.
- The rose in the painting symbolises the artist's love and loss.
- The dove has come to symbolise peace and reconciliation in many cultures around the world.
- The colour red symbolises passion and energy in many Asian cultures.