sym·bol·ize also Brit sym·bol·ise 
/ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/ verb
sym·bol·iz·es; sym·bol·ized; sym·bol·iz·ing /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] : to be a symbol of (something)
▪ The lion symbolizes [=represents] courage. ▪ She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
▪ The lion symbolizes [=represents] courage. ▪ She came to symbolize the women's movement in America.
