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- [sim-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz/
- /ˈsɪm.bəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sim-buh-lahyz]
- /ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz/
Definitions of symbolises word
- verb with object symbolises to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol. 1
- verb with object symbolises to represent by a symbol or symbols. 1
- verb with object symbolises to regard or treat as symbolic. 1
- verb without object symbolises to use symbols. 1
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Origin of symbolises
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
From the New Latin word symbolizāre, dating back to 1580-90. See symbol, -ize
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Symbolises
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
symbolises popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
symbolises usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with symbolises
- what colour symbolises freedom?
- what symbolises life?
- what symbolises death?
- what flower symbolises death?
- what symbolises strength?
- what symbolises hope?
- what symbolises love?
- what the colour red symbolises?
- what animal symbolises strength?
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