Symbolize: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbolize

 

[ หˆsษชmbษ™หŒlaษชz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in communication

To represent something by using symbols or symbolism. It can also mean to be a symbol of something.

Synonyms

represent, signify, stand for

Examples of usage

  • The dove symbolizes peace.
  • The color red symbolizes passion and love.
Context #2 | Verb

in literature

To use symbols or symbolism in a literary work to convey deeper meanings or themes.

Synonyms

embody, represent, signify

Examples of usage

  • The author symbolizes the darkness as the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Context #3 | Verb

in mathematics

To represent a quantity, operation, relation, or other mathematical entity using symbols.

Synonyms

denote, represent, stand for

Examples of usage

  • In algebra, letters are used to symbolize unknown numbers.

Translations

Translations of the word "symbolize" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simbolizar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅ€เค•เคพเคคเฅเคฎเค• เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช symbolisieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melambangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะผะฒะพะปั–ะทัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ symbolizowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑกๅพดใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท symboliser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simbolizar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sembolize etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์ง•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู…ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ symbolizovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ symbolizovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฑกๅพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ simbolizirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกkna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ simvolizษ™ etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ simbolizar

Etymology

The word 'symbolize' originated from the late 18th century, derived from the noun 'symbol' and the suffix '-ize', which means 'to make' or 'to become'. The concept of symbolizing has been present throughout human history, from ancient civilizations using symbols to convey meanings to modern-day communication and art.

See also: symbol, symbolic, symbolism, symbolization, symbolizing, symbols.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,202, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.