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
- 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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