symbolize

//ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

symbolizeInfinitive
symbolizePresent tense
symbolizedPast tense
symbolizedPast participle
symbolizingPresent participle
symbolizesThird-person singular
1

To represent or stand for something else, especially an abstract idea or quality, by means of a symbol or image.

The dove symbolizes peace in many cultures.

2

To be a symbol of; to serve as a visible sign or emblem of something.

The dove symbolizes peace.