symbolizing
ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of symbolizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
representationact of using something to represent an idea or quality
  • The dove is a common symbolizing of peace..
denoting representing signifying
2.
conceptUSsymbolic conception or ideaUS
  • The symbolizing of peace was evident in the artwork.
emblem icon representation

Adjective

1.
representationUSrepresenting something elseUS
  • The dove is a symbolizing peace.
representing signifying
2.
symbolismUSserving as a symbol of a broader conceptUS
  • The flag is symbolizing national pride.
emblematic representing signifying
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Origin of symbolizing

Greek, symbolon (token) + izein (to make)

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Examples of symbolizing in a sentence

  • The flag's colors are a symbolizing of unity.
  • The symbolizing of freedom was captured in the statue.
  • In literature, the symbolizing of love varies across cultures.
  • The olive branch is symbolizing peace.
  • The statue is symbolizing freedom.
  • A dove is symbolizing peace in the painting.

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  1. French:symbolisation, symbolisant, ...
  2. German:Symbolisierung, symbolisiert, ...
  3. Italian:simbolizzazione, rappresentando, ...
  4. Spanish:representación, representando, ...
  5. Portuguese:representação, representando, ...
  6. Chinese:象征, 代表, ...
  7. Japanese:象徴化, 象徴している, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْمِيز, رَمْزِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסְמָלָה, סִמְלִי, ...
  10. Russian:символизация, символизирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:символізація, символізуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीकीकरण, प्रतीकात्मक, ...
symbolize US
ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz
See also: symbolise (UK)

Definition of symbolize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
abstract representationUSrepresent or stand for something abstractUS
  • The dove symbolizes peace in many cultures..
  • Roses often symbolize love and passion.
  • The lion symbolizes courage and strength.
embody represent signify
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Origin of symbolize

Greek, symbolon (token)

View all translations of symbolize

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  1. French:symboliser, ...
  2. German:symbolisieren, ...
  3. Italian:rappresentare, ...
  4. Spanish:simbolizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:simbolizar, ...
  6. Chinese:象征, ...
  7. Japanese:象徴する, ...
  8. Arabic:رَمَزَ إلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְסַמֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:символизировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:символізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीक होना, ...

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