3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. t.
1. To make to agree in properties or qualities.
2. To make representative of something to regard or treat as
symbolic. ``Some symbolize the same from the mystery of
its colors.'' --Sir T. Browne.
3. To represent by a symbol or symbols.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Symbolized}; p.
pr & vb n. {Symbolizing}.] [Cf. F. symboliser.]
1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to
correspond; to harmonize.
The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing
of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of
order doth symbolize with harmony. --Bacon.
They both symbolize in this that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them
--G. S. Faber.
3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
symbolize
v : express indirectly; be a symbol of "What does the Statue of
Liberty symbolize?" [syn: {stand for}, {represent}]
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