Symbolize

Definition of Symbolize

Sym´bol`ize
v. i.1.To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
[imp. & p. p. Symbolized ; p. pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing .]
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.
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.
v. t.1.To make to agree in properties or qualities.
2.To make representative of something; to regard or treat as symbolic.
3.To represent by a symbol or symbols.

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