01 v. i. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
imp. & p. p.
Symbolized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Symbolizing
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To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.“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.“They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses.” — Howell.
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To hold the same faith; to agree.[R.]“The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them.” — G. S. Faber.
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To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.