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to emblemize

to emblemize

1 7.9
To mark something physically with a small picture or sign to show a group
  • verb
  • /ˈɛmbləˌmaɪz/
: emblematizar
  • They wanted to emblemize their commitment to sustainability with a new emblem on all their products.

Examples

  • The artist decided to emblemize the peace movement by creating a mural adorned with doves.

  • Emblemize your place.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The school chose to emblemize its values through a logo featuring an open book.

Synonyms

to symbolize
vsto emblemize
  • US
92 4.2

To show an idea or feeling with an image

is narrower, focusing on marking with a badge or small design rather than any sign
to emblazon
vsto emblemize
16 7.5

Decorate something with a bright, noticeable symbol or design

is about marking with a badge or small design rather than general vivid decoration
to emblematize
vsto emblemize
1 8.9

To show an idea using a symbol or picture

is specifically about marking with a badge or small design rather than general sign

How Symbolic

to emblazon
16 7.5
to emblemize
1 7.9
to mark
111 1.0

Surface Forms

emblemize infinitive
emblemized past
emblemized past participle
emblemizing present participle
emblemizes third person singular

Morphology

emblemize = emblem (transparent) = emblem + ize

The verb is transparently derived from the noun 'emblem' with the suffix '-ize', indicating the action of making or using emblems.

Etymology

Emblemize comes from the word emblem ('a small picture or sign that stands for an idea') and the ending -ize ('to make' or 'to do'), so to emblemize something is to mark or decorate it with an emblem.