symbolize

verb/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

Frequency rank: #12,585 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else, especially an idea or quality

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Example sentence

The dove is often used to symbolize peace and hope around the world.

Synonyms & related words

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