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intend vs symbolize

symbolize vs intend

intend and symbolize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intend No No Yes No
symbolize No No Yes No
As verbs, symbolize is a hyponym of intend; that is, symbolize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intend:
  • intend: mean or intend to express or convey
  • symbolize: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
Other hyponyms of intend include represent, stand for, symbolise, typify, signify, import, spell, aim, aim, drive, get.
intend (verb) symbolize (verb)
have in mind as a purpose express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
design or destine represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
Difference between intend and symbolize

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