Symbolize (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
- Colors are often used to symbolize emotions and moods in abstract paintings.
- The dove is a universal symbol that symbolizes peace and hope in many cultures.
- The red cross symbolizes humanitarian aid and assistance internationally.
- In some countries, a four-leaf clover is believed to symbolize good luck.
- Her smile was said to symbolize the joy and warmth of her personality.
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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 colors of the flag symbolize the country's history and struggles for independence.
- The heart shape is often used to symbolize love and affection.
- In many cultures, the peacock is said to symbolize good luck and prosperity.
- The American bald eagle symbolizes freedom and strength.
- The dove in many paintings symbolizes peace and harmony.