symbolise

Other spellings

• (US) symbolize

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form symbolise

Third-person singular symbolises

Past tense symbolised

Past participle symbolised

Present participle symbolising

1. (transitive) If an item symbolises a meaning, it represents it as a symbol.

   The ceremonial dagger symbolises justice.

Related words

• symbol
• symbolic