symbolize B2 Topic:Actions & Processes Also spelled symbolise and symbolised US /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ See IPA manual Freq #29084 Meanings 1 verb To be symbolic of; to represent. Doves often symbolize peace. 2 verb To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. The pleasing of colour symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. 3 verb To hold the same faith; to agree. The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them. 4 verb express indirectly by an image, form, or model Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. Thesaurus Synonyms 4 verb · express indirectly by an... represent More harmonize Word family Forms symbolized Etymology From Middle French symboliser. Topics Actions & Processes External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # symbolize **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ **Frequency rank:** 29084 ## Meanings 1. To be symbolic of; to represent. 2. To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. 3. To hold the same faith; to agree. 4. express indirectly by an image, form, or model ## Examples - Doves often symbolize peace. - The pleasing of colour symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. - The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them. ## Synonyms - harmonize - represent ## Etymology From Middle French symboliser. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown