<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used with object) symbolized, symbolizing.</p><ul><li>to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.</li><li>to represent by a symbol or symbols.</li><li>to regard or treat as symbolic.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>to use symbols.</li></ul></li></ul>