Symbolise

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of symbolize. UK, alt-of, alternative

    "In summer 2020, the trains were unveiled at Wimbledon depot, and given the name Arterio. The operator said this symbolised its role as an artery for connecting the capital and beyond."

  2. 2
    express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol wordnet
  3. 3
    represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols wordnet

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representstand forsymbolizesymbolizetypifytypify

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"In Japan, the 3rd of March is known as "Momo no Sekku". As an event which wishes upon the healthy development and happiness of young girls, Hina-dolls and peach flowers are used as decoration. Peach flowers are beautiful, light pink flowers, and symbolise "Charmingness"."

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