different between symbolize vs betekenis

English

Alternative forms

• symbolise (UK)

Etymology

From Middle French symboliser

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s?mb?la?z/

Verb

symbolize (third-person singular simple present symbolizes, present participle symbolizing, simple past and past participle symbolized)

1. (transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.
2. (intransitive) To use symbols; to represent ideas symbolically.
3. (intransitive, obsolete) To resemble each other in qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize.
   • They both symbolize in this, that they love to look upon themselves through multiplying glasses.

4. (intransitive, obsolete) To hold the same faith; to agree.

Derived terms

• nonsymbolizing

Translations

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch betekenis, from Middle Dutch betêkenesse.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /b??ti??k?n?s/

Noun

betekenis (plural betekenisse)

1. understanding; meaning; content
2. intended effect
3. importance; significance and weight

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch betêkenesse. Equivalent to betekenen (“to mean”) +? -nis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /b??te?.k?.n?s/
• Hyphenation: be?te?ke?nis

Noun

betekenis f (plural betekenissen, diminutive betekenisje n)

1. meaning

2. significance, importance

Synonyms

• bet.

Derived terms

• betekenisloos
• betekenisveld

Descendants

• Afrikaans: betekenis