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English verb: symbolise

1. symbolise (communication) represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols


SamplesThe poet symbolizes love in this poem.
These painters believed that artists should symbolize.


Synonymssymbolize


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)represent

2. symbolise (communication) express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol


SamplesWhat does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?.


Synonymsrepresent, stand for, symbolize, typify


Pattern of useSomething ----s something


Broader (hypernym)intend, mean


Narrower (hyponym)be, embody, epitomise, epitomize, personify, typify









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