This is the 5995th most frequent Korean word.
상징한다
"To symbolize"
Here, '상징한다' represents the act of symbolizing, making an association between the lily and purity.
백합은 순수함을 상징한다.
The lily symbolizes purity.
In this sentence, '상징한다' indicates that the dove is an embodiment or representation of peace.
비둘기는 평화를 상징한다.
The dove symbolizes peace.
The verb '상징한다' is used to express that the rainbow represents the concept of hope in an abstract way.