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verb sym·bol·ize \ˈsim-bÉ™-ËŒlÄ«z\

: to be a symbol of (something)

sym·bol·izedsym·bol·iz·ing

Full Definition of SYMBOLIZE

transitive verb

1

:  to serve as a symbol of

2

:  to represent, express, or identify by a symbol

intransitive verb

:  to use symbols or symbolism

— sym·bol·iz·er noun

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Examples of SYMBOLIZE

1. She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
2. <the flag symbolizes our country>

First Known Use of SYMBOLIZE

1603

Related to SYMBOLIZE

Synonyms

emblematize, represent, stand for

Related Words

body, embody, epitomize, incarnate, manifest, materialize, objectify, personalize, personify; exemplify, illustrate

Rhymes with SYMBOLIZE

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symbolize

transitive verb sym·bol·ize   (Medical Dictionary)

sym·bol·ized also British sym·bol·isedsym·bol·iz·ing also British sym·bol·is·ing

Medical Definition of SYMBOLIZE

1

:  to serve as a symbol of

2

:  to represent, express, or identify by a symbol

Variants of SYMBOLIZE

sym·bol·ize also British sym·bol·ise \ˈsim-bÉ™-ËŒlÄ«z\