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sym⋅bol⋅ize

  [sim-buh-lahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
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–verb (used with object)
1. to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
2. to represent by a symbol or symbols.
3. to regard or treat as symbolic.
–verb (used without object)
4. to use symbols.
Also, especially British, sym⋅bol⋅ise.

Origin:
1580–90; < NL symbolizāre. See symbol, -ize
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