symbolize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To be symbolic of; to represent.

   Doves often symbolize peace.

2. 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. 3
   verb

   To hold the same faith; to agree.

   The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them.

4. 4
   verb

   express indirectly by an image, form, or model

From Middle French symboliser.

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