Meaning & use
Symbolising
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Representing something by means of a symbol.
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The dove in the painting is symbolising peace and hope.
The broken chains in the mural are symbolising freedom from oppression.
A note on using this word
British English retains the 's' spelling, in contrast to the American 'symbolizing.'
Words with a similar meaning
representingsignifying
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