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symbolizeto represent or express something by means of symbols

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to represent or express something by means of symbols

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

Korean meaning: 상징하다, 기호로 나타내다

Korean pronunciation: **심**벌라이즈

Example Sentences

  • My mom's burnt toast always symbolizes Monday morning chaos.
  • The Olympic rings symbolize the unity of five continents.
  • Red roses traditionally symbolize passionate love.

symbolize

VERB

//ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz//

to represent or express something by means of symbols

symbolize concept
💡 Concept

to represent or express something by means of symbols

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symbolize rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

These symbols comprise our dreams, helping us realize what peace truly means!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Rootsymbol
Suffix--ize

Origin

그리스어 'symbolon'(함께 던져진 것)에서 유래했습니다. 고대 그리스에서는 계약을 맺을 때 동전이나 물건을 반으로 나누어 각자 보관했는데, 나중에 이를 맞춰보며 신원을 확인했습니다. 이것이 '상징'의 개념으로 발전했죠.

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🎵Rhyme

realizesurprisecomprise
realize
surprise
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom's burnt toast always symbolizes Monday morning chaos.

The Olympic rings symbolize the unity of five continents.

Red roses traditionally symbolize passionate love.

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My empty wallet symbolizes my shopping addiction perfectly.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

representstand forembodysignifydenote

Antonyms

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