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symbolizes

sym·bol·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sim-buh-lahyz]
    • /ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz/
    • /ˈsɪm.bəl.aɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sim-buh-lahyz]
    • /ˈsɪm bəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of symbolizes word

  • verb with object symbolizes to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol. 1
  • verb with object symbolizes to represent by a symbol or symbols. 1
  • verb with object symbolizes to regard or treat as symbolic. 1
  • verb without object symbolizes to use symbols. 1

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Origin of symbolizes

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

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Parts of speech for Symbolizes

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

symbolizes 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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