symbolise

Other forms: symbolised; symbolises; symbolising

Definitions of symbolise

1. verb

   represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
   synonyms: emblematize, symbolize

   type of:

   represent

   describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
2. verb

   express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
   synonyms: emblematize, represent, stand for, symbolize, typify

   types:

   be, embody, personify

   represent, as of a character on stage

   epitomise, epitomize, typify

   embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

   body, personify

   invest with or as with a body; give body to

   exemplify, represent

   be characteristic of

   type of:

   intend, mean

   mean or intend to express or convey