verb
- represented or stood for something else through the use of symbols
Usage: past tense of symbolize
Examples
- The dove symbolized peace in the painting.
- Her white dress symbolized purity and innocence.
- The broken chain symbolized freedom from oppression.
- The red rose symbolized passionate love in the poem.
- The eagle symbolized strength and power in ancient cultures.
- The olive branch symbolized hope for reconciliation.