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.
3. To represent by a symbol or symbols.
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.
They both symbolize in this, that they love to look
upon themselves through multiplying glasses.
--Howell.
2. To hold the same faith; to agree. [R.]
The believers in pretended miracles have always
previously symbolized with the performers of them.
--G. S. Faber.
3. To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.