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symbolize

verb

sym·​bol·​ize ˈsim-bə-ˌlīz How to pronounce symbolize (audio)
symbolized; symbolizing

transitive verb

1
: to serve as a symbol of
2
: to represent, express, or identify by a symbol
symbolizer noun

Example Sentences

She came to symbolize the women's movement in America. the flag symbolizes our country
Recent Examples on the Web Palms are used on Palm Sunday in many Christian churches to symbolize Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before his crucifixion. Dwight Adams, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2022 Hands, in their various poses, can be used to symbolize power, rejection, friendship and love. Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2021 These new marks were often used to symbolize that these men and women no longer served their earthly slave masters, but instead were now in service to a certain god or goddess. Allison Hawn, CNN, 18 Oct. 2021 This punishment, known as damnatio ad bestias, served as a form of public entertainment and was often used to symbolize the destruction of Rome’s enemies. Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2021 Again, a first period is used to symbolize a character’s coming of age, but also to drive a wedge between the two characters, as Richard accuses Emmeline of keeping secrets from him. Tina Charisma, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2021 Yellow is used to celebrate happy or joyful events, and green is used to symbolize new life and new beginnings. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2021 The inland congestion is less visible than the backups of container ships at major U.S. ports that came to symbolize supply-chain congestion in 2021. Paul Berger, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The poster quickly came to symbolize not just the Woodstock festival but the ideals of a youth movement then at its height. Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 2 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of symbolize was in 1603

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