symbolize

CEFRB1

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To represent an idea or quality.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To convert something into a symbol.

Examples

  • Oranges signify a happy love while lemons symbolize an unrequited one.

  • What does a green candle symbolize?

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.

  2. To be symbolic of; to represent.

  3. To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.

More examples

In context

  • The broken chain symbolizes freedom.

  • Doves often symbolize peace.

  • The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle French symboliser.