Symboled: meaning, definitions and examples

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symboled

 

[ ˈsɪmboʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

The term 'symboled' refers to the act of representing or indicating something using symbols. It indicates an action whereby an abstract concept is made tangible through the use of specific symbols. This can be seen in various fields such as literature, art, and communication where symbolism plays a crucial role in conveying deeper meanings. The process often involves significant interpretation by the observer to unpack the message conveyed by the symbols.

Synonyms

denoted, indicated, represented.

Examples of usage

  • The artist symboled freedom through the use of doves.
  • In his poem, the author symboled love with a rose.
  • The flag symboled unity among the diverse communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "symboled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simbolizado

🇮🇳 प्रतीकित

🇩🇪 symbolisiert

🇮🇩 disimbolkan

🇺🇦 символізований

🇵🇱 symbolizowany

🇯🇵 象徴された

🇫🇷 symbolisé

🇪🇸 simbolizado

🇹🇷 sembolize edilmiş

🇰🇷 상징화된

🇸🇦 مُرمَز

🇨🇿 symbolizovaný

🇸🇰 symbolizovaný

🇨🇳 象征化的

🇸🇮 simboliziran

🇮🇸 táknuð

🇰🇿 символданған

🇬🇪 სიმბოლური

🇦🇿 simvollaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 simbolizado

Etymology

The word 'symbol' originates from the Latin 'symbolum', which in turn comes from the Greek word 'symbolon', meaning 'a token, sign, or emblem'. Traditionally, a symbol served as a representative figure or object that stood for something else, often abstract, facilitating communication beyond literal meaning. In historical contexts, symbols have been used since ancient times by cultures around the world, embodying stories, beliefs, and values. The evolution of 'symboled' as a verb highlights the dynamic and varied ways in which we use symbols to express ideas or concepts in modern language, underlining the intertwining of language, culture, and human cognition.