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Hi everybody,

Could someone tell me whether it is possible to say that something is a "deliberate symbol for social status" ? Or do I have to use "of" instead of "for"?

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You'd better say for
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Default Re: symbols - of or for?

Symbols are symbolic of something.

A blue light is the symbol of the police.
A raised fist is a symbol of solidarity.
A twelve-cylinder BMW is a deliberate symbol of social status.
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Thanks Mykwyner. These are very good examples.
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