symbolizes

/ˈsɪm.bəˌlaɪz.ɪz/

verbsym · bo · liz · es

Think: a SYMbol LIES (laiz) for an idea—so it symboLIES → symbolizes.

Yes, it's symbolizes. Remember the middle sound is "bo" (sym-BO-), and the ending is -izes (like "realizes").

Definition

  1. verbrepresents something (often an idea or quality) by using a symbol; stands for

Examples

  • The dove symbolizes peace in many cultures.
  • In the story, the broken clock symbolizes the end of childhood.
  • On maps, a blue line often symbolizes a river.

Synonyms

representssignifiesstands fordenotesembodies

Antonyms

misrepresents

Translations

ES simbolizaPT simbolizaFR symbolise

Common misspellings

simbolizessymbolisessymblizessymbolyzessymoblizessymbolizssymbolyises

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