bol
Greekthrow, cast, put together
About This Root
From Greek ballein (to throw, cast). Hides in many common words — symbol (something 'thrown together' as a sign), problem (something 'thrown forward' as a challenge), parable (a story 'thrown beside' for comparison), hyperbole (thrown beyond/exaggeration), metabolism (thrown into change), and diabolic (thrown across, slanderous).
Associated Words · 14
problem
a difficult matter needing a solution
symbol
A sign or object representing an idea or concept
symbolic
Representing something else; using symbols
symbolize
To represent or stand for something as a symbol
symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
metabolism
The chemical processes in a living organism that sustain life
metabolic
Relating to the chemical processes that sustain life
symbolically
In a symbolic manner; by means of symbols
parable
A short story illustrating a moral or religious lesson
hyperbole
Deliberate extreme exaggeration used for emphasis
diabolical
Extremely wicked or evil; devilishly cunning
parabola
A symmetrical open curve; the path of a projectile under gravity
symbolization
The use of symbols to represent things or ideas
diabolic
Extremely wicked or cruel; devilish