symbolise

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de représenter ou d'évoquer quelque chose, souvent une idée ou une qualité, au moyen d'un symbole.

A verb used to indicate the act of representing or standing for something, often an idea or quality, through a symbol.

1. Represent by a symbolB2formal

   To use a symbol to represent or identify something.

   symboliser (représenter par un symbole)

   • The dove symbolises peace in many cultures.
   • In the diagram, a circle symbolises the sun.
   • The flag symbolises the unity of the nation.

   Synonymesbetokendenoteembodyrepresentsignifystand fortypify

2. Express indirectlyB2formal

   To be a symbol of something; to represent an idea or quality through an image, form, or model.

   symboliser (sens indirect)

   • The lion symbolises courage and strength.
   • In the novel, the storm symbolises the protagonist's inner turmoil.
   • The colour white often symbolises purity and innocence.

   Synonymesbetokenconnotedenoteembodyepitomizeimplyrepresentsignifystand fortypify