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Symbolizes

Verb / ˈsɪmbʌˌlaɪzɪz / Another word for symbolizes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to represent or be a symbol of something

Synonyms & similar words

standfor typify symbolize represent symbolise represents signifies typifies denotes embodies exemplifies expresses illustrates implies indicates manifests represents shows suggests personifies emblemizes characterizes features marks

Example sentences

  1. The dove symbolizes peace.
  2. The heart symbolizes love.
  3. The American flag symbolizes freedom and democracy.
  4. The red rose symbolizes love and passion.
  5. The cross symbolizes Christianity.

Quotes

  • “A symbol is a natural object that represents a supernatural one.” - Henry Ward Beecher
  • “A symbol is not just an image, it is a doorway into the mystical world of the soul.” - Stephanie Dalley
  • “Symbols are the imaginative signposts of life.” - Margot Asquith

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