Symbolizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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symbolizing

[ ˈsɪmbəlaɪzɪŋ ]

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communication

Present participle of symbolize. Represent by or with a symbol or symbols. To be a symbol of.

Synonyms

represent, signify, stand for

Examples of usage

He was symbolizing the unity of the team with his gesture.
The dove is often used to symbolize peace.
The red rose symbolizes love and passion.

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art

To use symbols or symbolism.

Synonyms

depict, embody, illustrate

Examples of usage

The painting was symbolizing the artist's inner turmoil.
The use of color in the artwork symbolizes different emotions.

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communication

Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstraction.

Synonyms

emblem, representation, token

Examples of usage

The Statue of Liberty is a symbolizing freedom and democracy.
The heart shape is a symbol of love.

Translations

Translations of the word "symbolizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simbolizando

🇮🇳 प्रतीकात्मक

🇩🇪 symbolisieren

🇮🇩 melambangkan

🇺🇦 символізуючи

🇵🇱 symbolizowanie

🇯🇵 象徴する

🇫🇷 symbolisant

🇪🇸 simbolizando

🇹🇷 sembolize etmek

🇰🇷 상징하는

🇸🇦 يرمز

🇨🇿 symbolizující

🇸🇰 symbolizovanie

🇨🇳 象征

🇸🇮 simboliziranje

🇮🇸 táknar

🇰🇿 белгілеу

🇬🇪 სიმბოლო

🇦🇿 simvollaşdırma

🇲🇽 simbolizando

Word origin

The word 'symbolize' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the French word 'symboliser', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'symbolus' meaning 'a sign or token'. The concept of using symbols to represent ideas or qualities has been a fundamental aspect of human communication and expression throughout history.