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to emblemize

to emblemize

8.1
To stand for an idea using a picture or sign
  • verb
  • /ˈɛmbləˌmaɪz/
translation icon : emblematizar
  • In the painting, the dove emblemizes peace and tranquility.

Examples

  • The play inexorably builds upon the discourse regarding "la malquerida," which starts in the outside community and is emblemized in the verses of the song that circulates in the vicinity.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The flag emblemizes our national identity and values.

  • And what does Butler take this to emblemize or signify for us?

  • In his own unique way, Aceves once again emblemized what has ruined the Red Sox this season.

    Blog text (22)

  • The cross emblemizes the Christian faith for many followers.

Synonyms

to represent
vsto emblemize
395 3.4

Be a symbol of something, for example a dove for peace

is narrower, using emblematic symbols rather than any depiction
to symbolize
vsto emblemize
  • US
104 4.2

To show an idea or feeling with an image

uses a specific emblem rather than any image or example
to signify
vsto emblemize
82 3.7

To be a sign of something, often by a word, action or symbol

focuses on emblem based symbolic representation instead of general signs
to emblematize
vsto emblemize
8.9

To show an idea using a symbol or picture

is the general act of using an emblem rather than decorative design

How Symbolic

to emblazon
16 7.5
to emblemize
8.1
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 representing or symbolizing with an emblem.

Etymology

Emblemize comes from emblem ('a sign or picture for an idea') plus the ending -ize ('to make'), so to emblemize is to use an emblem to represent or 'stand for' something, like a lion for courage or an olive branch for peace.