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symbolizing

sym·bol·ize
S s

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 symbolizing word

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

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Origin of symbolizing

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 Symbolizing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

symbolizing 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 56% 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.

symbolizing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for symbolizing

adj symbolizing

  • allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.

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