Symbolises
verb (used with object), symbolized, symbolizing.
1.
to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
2.
to represent by a symbol or symbols.
3.
to regard or treat as symbolic.
verb (used without object), symbolized, symbolizing.
4.
to use symbols.
verb
1.
(transitive) to serve as or be a symbol of
2.
(transitive) usually foll by by. to represent by a symbol or symbols
3.
(intransitive) to use symbols
4.
(transitive) to treat or regard as symbolic or figurative
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