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Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Symbolized}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Symbolizing}.] [Cf. F. symboliser.]
1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to
correspond; to harmonize.
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The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing
of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of
order doth symbolize with harmony. --Bacon.
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They both symbolize in this, that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
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2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
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The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them.
--G. S. Faber.
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3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
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Symbolize \Sym"bol*ize\, v. t.
1. To make to agree in properties or qualities.
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2. To make representative of something; to regard or treat as
symbolic. "Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its
colors." --Sir T. Browne.
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3. To represent by a symbol or symbols.
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