sym´bol|iz´er

sym´bol|iz´er
sym|bol|ize «SIHM buh lyz», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.
–v.t.
1. to be a symbol of; stand for; represent: »

A dove symbolizes peace.

2. to represent by a symbol or symbols: »

to symbolize a nation by its flag. The Indians and the settlers symbolized their friendship by smoking the peace pipe.

3. to make into or treat as a symbol; regard as symbolic or emblematic.
–v.i.
to use symbols: »

Men symbolize, that is, bestow meanings upon physical phenomena, in almost every aspect of their daily lives (Beals and Hoijer).

–sym´bol|iz´er, noun.

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