symbolise

Verb

Meaning

express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

represent symbolize typify stand for mean indicate map express paint mirror render finger imply denote illustrate
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Antonyms

nonexistence zero hide deny suppress obscure
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Hypernyms

mean represent intend

Hyponyms

embody epitomize personify be typify epitomise

Examples

The BB house works as a kind of twat amplifier, you see. Once harnessed within, someone who in normal life would merely strike me as a bit of a git quickly swells in negative stature, eventually coming to symbolise everything I hate about our cruel and godless universe. Charlie Brooker

My tattoos symbolise something to me, after all they will remain with me forever. Aiysha Saagar

There's no vegan who is the greatest Because all you vegans are great, Just like the peace dove You symbolise love, And there is no death on your plate. Benjamin Zephaniah

The torch relay is an excellent embodiment of all that the Olympic Games have come to symbolise - a celebration of the human spirit. Personally to me, it represents striving to be the best in whatever we do, never giving up despite the odds, and a commitment to health and fitness. Lakshmi Mittal

What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize? Source: Internet

The poet symbolizes love in this poem Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

symbolify symbolisable symbolisation symboliser symbolising symbolism