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symbolize vs epitomize

epitomize vs symbolize

symbolize and epitomize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
symbolize No No Yes No
epitomize No No Yes No
As verbs, epitomize is a hyponym of symbolize; that is, epitomize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than symbolize:
  • symbolize: express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
  • epitomize: embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
Other hyponyms of symbolize include be, embody, personify, epitomise, typify.
symbolize (verb) epitomize (verb)
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
Difference between symbolize and epitomize

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