symboliz

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Symbolized p. pr. & vb. n. Symbolizing ] [ Cf. F. symboliser. ] 1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. [ 1913 Webster ]

The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the pleasing of any single tone to the ear; but the pleasing of order doth symbolize with harmony. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses. Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The believers in pretended miracles have always previously symbolized with the performers of them. G. S. Faber. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. 1. To make to agree in properties or qualities. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To make representative of something; to regard or treat as symbolic. “Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its colors.” Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To represent by a symbol or symbols. [ 1913 Webster ]