emblemizev.
/ˈɛmbləmʌɪz/ 1. transitive. To represent emblematically.
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society > communication > representation > physical representation of abstraction > symbolizing > be symbol of [verb (transitive)] > represent by symbol > of things: represent by symbol
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1639 W. Berkeley Lost Lady i. i, in W. C. Hazlitt Dodsley's Sel. Coll. Old Eng. Plays (1875) XII. 548 'Twould emblemize, but not express his grief.
1646 J. Vicars (title) Sight of the Transactions of these Latter Yeares, Emblemized with Engraven Plates.
1881 W. C. Russell Ocean Free-lance II. 129 Nothing would better emblemise the happiness she had given me.
2. To make into a sign or badge.
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society > communication > indication > insignia > place insignia upon [verb (transitive)] > make into emblem or badge
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1754 J. Hanway Hist. Acct. Brit. Trade Caspian Sea (ed. 2) I. C ijv/1 The arms of the Russia company, emblemised.
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