symbolise
/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
verb
- To be a symbol of something; to represent or stand for something, especially an idea or quality.
- For her, the old house symbolised a happy childhood.
- The dove symbolises hope and freedom in the story.
- In many cultures, the color white symbolises purity and peace.
- To use symbols to express or represent something in art, literature, or communication.
- The artist symbolises the struggle for justice through a broken chain.
- Poets often symbolise deep emotions with images of nature.
- In the movie, the director symbolises the character's loneliness with an empty room.