symbol
Collocations
23(noun.) image/object/event that is a sign of sth
ADJ
clear, dramatic, perfect, potent, powerful, supreme, ultimate
The wedding ring has always been a powerful symbol of love and commitment between two people.
universal
The heart shape has become a universal symbol of love across many different cultures.
outward, physical, visual
The Olympic rings are a visual symbol recognized by people all around the world.
ancient, traditional | national | cultural, military, political | divine, religious, sacred | Christian, Hindu, etc.
fertility, phallic, sexual, virility
The ancient artifact was a phallic symbol used in religious ceremonies thousands of years ago.
sex
status
Owning a luxury car has long been considered a status symbol in wealthy communities.
VERB + SYMBOL
adopt sth as, regard sth as, see sth as, use sth as
The company decided to adopt the olive branch as a symbol of peace and cooperation.
(noun.) letter/sign that has a particular meaning
ADJ
identifying
The school uniform includes an identifying symbol so teachers can recognize students from other schools.
abstract, geometric, geometrical | graphic, written
chemical, Chinese, linguistic, mathematical, musical, phonemic, phonetic, punctuation
The teacher explained what each mathematical symbol meant before the test.
VERB + SYMBOL
bear, be marked with, have
The national flag bears an ancient symbol that represents our country's history.
display, show, use
The company decided to display the recycling symbol on all of its packaging.
look out for, see
When you buy organic food, you should see the green certification symbol on the packaging.
decipher, interpret, understand
SYMBOL + VERB
denote sth, indicate sth, mean sth, represent sth
The red cross on the map denotes a hospital location.
PREP
in ~s
The ancient map showed the treasure location marked in symbols that only the captain could understand.
~ for
The white dove is a universal symbol for peace and hope.