SYMBOLISES Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word symbolises. (close relations)
Definition of SYMBOLISES
Best Alternative Words for SYMBOLISES
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denotes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a sign or indication of • have as a meaning • make known; make an announcement | ||||||||
embodies | verbv | |||||||
verb • represent in bodily form • represent, as of a character on stage • represent or express something abstract in tangible form | ||||||||
exemplifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • be typical of • clarify by giving an example of | ||||||||
personifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • invest with or as with a body; give body to • represent, as of a character on stage • attribute human qualities to something | ||||||||
reflects | verbv | |||||||
verb • manifest or bring back • reflect deeply on a subject • to throw or bend back (from a surface) • be bright by reflecting or casting light • show an image of • give evidence of a certain behavior • give evidence of the quality of | ||||||||
represents | verbv | |||||||
verb • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • be representative or typical for • be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute • serve as a means of expressing something • be typical of • form or compose • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • create an image or likeness of • play a role or part • perform (a play), especially on a stage • describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality • point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance • bring forward and present to the mind • to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) | ||||||||
signifies | verbv | |||||||
verb • denote or connote • convey or express a meaning • make known with a word or signal | ||||||||
symbolize | verbv | |||||||
verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols | ||||||||
represent | verbv | |||||||
verb • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • be representative or typical for • be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute • serve as a means of expressing something • be typical of • form or compose • be the defense counsel for someone in a trial • create an image or likeness of • play a role or part • perform (a play), especially on a stage • describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality • point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance • bring forward and present to the mind • to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets) | ||||||||
typify | verbv | |||||||
verb • embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol | ||||||||
stand for | verbv | |||||||
verb • express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol • denote or connote • take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to • tolerate or bear |