symbolize
Use Symbolize in a sentence
bəˌlaɪz
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symbolize or symbolise (ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb (usually foll by by) | |
| 1. | (tr) to serve as or be a symbol of |
| 2. | to represent by a symbol or symbols |
| 3. | (intr) to use symbols |
| 4. | (tr) to treat or regard as symbolic or figurative |
| symbolise or symbolise | |
| —vb | |
| symboli'zation or symbolise | |
| —n | |
| symboli'sation or symbolise | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
These treaties represent a great achievement, both for their practical benefits and in what they symbolize.
They symbolize a people and represent national pride.
Cut out pictures from magazines that represent or symbolize your essential characteristics and qualities.
Scientists don't yet know what all these ancient drawings, called petroglyphs, symbolize.
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