Symbolize: meaning, definitions and examples
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symbolize
[ ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz ]
in communication
To represent something by using symbols or symbolism. It can also mean to be a symbol of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dove symbolizes peace.
- The color red symbolizes passion and love.
in literature
To use symbols or symbolism in a literary work to convey deeper meanings or themes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The author symbolizes the darkness as the protagonist's inner turmoil.
Translations
Translations of the word "symbolize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 simbolizar
🇮🇳 प्रतीकात्मक करना
🇩🇪 symbolisieren
🇮🇩 melambangkan
🇺🇦 символізувати
🇵🇱 symbolizować
🇯🇵 象徴する
🇫🇷 symboliser
🇪🇸 simbolizar
🇹🇷 sembolize etmek
🇰🇷 상징하다
🇸🇦 يرمز
🇨🇿 symbolizovat
🇸🇰 symbolizovať
🇨🇳 象征
🇸🇮 simbolizirati
🇮🇸 tákna
🇰🇿 білдіру
🇬🇪 სიმბოლიზირება
🇦🇿 simvolizə etmək
🇲🇽 simbolizar
Word origin
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.