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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSymbolize
/ˈsɪm.bə.laɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To represent or stand for something else, especially an abstract idea.
"In literature, a rose often symbolizes love and beauty." - 2
To serve as a symbol or emblem.
"The dove symbolizes peace in many cultures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'symbolize' originates from the late Latin 'symbolizare', which is derived from the Greek 'symbolon', meaning 'token' or 'sign'. The term evolved through the Middle Ages to signify the act of representing or standing for something else.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Symbolize" is said worldwide
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symboliser
Transliteration: sim-bo-li-zay
"Dans la littérature, une rose symbolise l'amour et la beauté."
symbolisieren
Transliteration: zim-bo-li-zi-ren
"In der Literatur symbolisiert eine Rose Liebe und Schönheit."
simbolizzare
Transliteration: sim-bo-li-dza-re
"Nella letteratura, una rosa simboleggia l'amore e la bellezza."
simbolizar
Transliteration: sim-bo-li-thar
"En la literatura, una rosa simboliza el amor y la belleza."
simbolizar
Transliteration: sim-bo-li-zar
"Na literatura, uma rosa simboliza o amor e a beleza."
प्रतीक बनाना
Transliteration: prateek banana
"साहित्य में, एक गुलाब प्रेम और सुंदरता का प्रतीक बनाता है।"
象征
Transliteration: xiàngzhēng
"在文学中，玫瑰常常象征着爱与美。"
상징하다
Transliteration: sangjinghada
"문학에서 장미는 종종 사랑과 아름다움을 상징한다."
象徴する
Transliteration: shōchō suru
"文学において、バラはしばしば愛と美を象徴します。"
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