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to be a sign of (something); represent (something) by symbols

represent; stand for

embody epitomize exemplify illustrate indicate mean mirror personify signify suggest typify betoken connote denote express show body forth emblematize symbol
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1) a story or description in which characters symbolize ideas such as patients, Purity and Truth usually to teach a moral lesson (allegory)

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