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Definition of Symbolize
1. Verb. Express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol. "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
Exact synonyms: Represent, Stand For, Symbolise, Typify
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize, Typify
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean
Specialized synonyms: Be, Embody, Personify, Epitomise, Epitomize, Typify
Derivative terms: Representation, Representative, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolisation, Symboliser, Symbol, Symbol, Symbolization, Symbolizer, Symbolizing, Typification
2. Verb. Represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols. "These painters believed that artists should symbolize"
Definition of Symbolize
1. v. i. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
2. v. t. To make to agree in properties or qualities.
Definition of Symbolize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]