Symbolized: meaning, definitions and examples
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symbolized
[ ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzd ]
represent something
To symbolize means to represent or stand for something else, typically an abstract idea. This can include the use of symbols in art, literature, and religious texts. Symbolization often involves deeper meanings, where a symbol conveys thoughts, emotions, or ideas that transcend its literal definition. The act of symbolizing can give an object, figure, or event a broader significance within a cultural or personal context.
Synonyms
embody, epitomize, represent, signify, stand for.
Examples of usage
- The heart symbolizes love.
- In the painting, the dove symbolizes peace.
- Gold often symbolizes wealth and success.
Translations
Translations of the word "symbolized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 simbolizado
🇮🇳 प्रतीकित
🇩🇪 symbolisiert
🇮🇩 disimbolkan
🇺🇦 символізував
🇵🇱 symbolizowany
🇯🇵 象徴された
🇫🇷 symbolisé
🇪🇸 simbolizado
🇹🇷 sembolize edilmiş
🇰🇷 상징화된
🇸🇦 ترمز
🇨🇿 symbolizován
🇸🇰 symbolizovaný
🇨🇳 象征
🇸🇮 simboliziran
🇮🇸 táknuð
🇰🇿 символизировать
🇬🇪 სიმბოლური
🇦🇿 simvolizə edilmiş
🇲🇽 simbolizado
Etymology
The term 'symbolize' is derived from the Greek word 'symbolon', which means token or sign. The use of symbols can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they served as a means of communication and representation of complex ideas. In different cultures, symbols have formed the basis for many forms of art, religion, and social interactions. By the 19th century, 'symbolize' had firmly entered the English lexicon as a way to describe the act of using symbols to convey meaning. Over time, the understanding and application of symbols have evolved, reflecting changes in society and culture, thus making 'symbolize' a vital part of both language and the human experience.