/sim"beuh luyz'/ , v. , symbolized, symbolizing .
v.t.
1. to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
2. to represent by a symbol or symbols.
3. to regard or treat as symbolic.
v.i.
4. to use symbols.
Also, esp. Brit., symbolise .
[ 1580-90; symbolizare. See SYMBOL, -IZE ]