Symbolize (Verb)
Meaning 1
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 dove with an olive branch symbolizes peace and tranquility in many cultures.
- The American flag symbolizes the unity and strength of the nation.
- In ancient Egypt, the ankh symbolized eternal life and immortality.
- The number 13 is often used to symbolize bad luck in many superstitions.
- The lion statue at the entrance of the building symbolizes courage and protection to all who enter.
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Meaning 2
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 colors of the national flag symbolize the bravery, peace, and divine of the country's history.
- In many cultures, the dragon was used to symbolize good fortune and prosperity.
- The dove has been used in art to symbolize peace, hope, and redemption since biblical times.
- The novel uses the forest to symbolize a place of transformation and self-discovery.
- A broken heart is often used to symbolize a failed or broken relationship in popular culture.