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symbolise

/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/verb

उच्चारण सिम्बलाइज़

प्रतीक होना, दर्शाना

Core word

verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth

    to be a symbol of something

    प्रतीक होना, दर्शाना

    • The dove symbolises peace.
    • The lotus symbolises purity in Indian culture.

    Synonyms represent stand for signify denote embody

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth (by sth)

    to represent something by means of a symbol

    प्रतीक द्वारा व्यक्त करना

    • In the painting, hope is symbolised by a rising sun.
    • In many cultures, the white dove symbolises peace and hope for the future.

    Synonyms represent express depict

◇Word family
symbol nounsymbolic adjectivesymbolism noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

represent stand for signify denote embody express depict

§Grammar and usage

British and American: both symbolise and symbolize are correct in British English, but American English uses only symbolize.

British और American में British English में symbolise और symbolize दोनों सही हैं, परंतु American English में केवल symbolize प्रयोग होता है।

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General knowledge

The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian national flag has 24 spokes and symbolises the wheel of law.

भारतीय राष्ट्रीय ध्वज के Ashoka Chakra में 24 तीलियाँ हैं और यह धर्म के चक्र का प्रतीक है।