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to emblemize

to emblemize

7.9
To mark something physically with a small picture or sign to show a group
  • verb
  • /ˈɛmbləˌmaɪz/
translation icon : 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
104 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
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
7.9
to mark
192 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.