epitomise
/i'pitəmaiz/ Cách viết khác : (epitomise) /i'pitəmaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To be a perfect or typical example of something; to represent the most important characteristics or qualities of a larger group, idea, or type.
- To serve as a concise summary or embodiment of the essence of something.
Usage
The verb "epitomise" is used to describe a person, thing, or event that perfectly represents or symbolizes a particular quality, type, or group. It is often used in formal or academic writing. The subject of the verb is the thing that serves as the typical example.
Examples
- Verb:
- Her dedication and work ethic epitomise the spirit of our team.
- That small, family-run café epitomises the charm of the old town.
- His latest novel epitomises the genre of magical realism.
Advanced Usage
- "to epitomise an era": to perfectly represent the defining characteristics of a historical period.
- The flapper dress and jazz music epitomise the Roaring Twenties.
- "to epitomise a concept": to be the clearest or most perfect example of an abstract idea.
- For many, the image of a lone scientist in a lab epitomises the pursuit of knowledge.
Variants and Related Words
- Epitomize (verb): The standard American English spelling of "epitomise".
- Epitome (noun): A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
- She is the epitome of elegance.
- Typify (verb): To be a representative example of. (A close synonym, though "epitomise" often implies a more perfect or quintessential representation).
Synonyms
- Exemplify: To be a typical example of.
- Embody: To represent (a quality or idea) in a tangible or visible form.
- Personify: To represent (a quality or concept) by a figure in human form; to be a perfect example of.
- Symbolize: To represent or stand for something else, especially an idea.
Antonyms
- Contradict: To be in conflict with; to be the opposite of.
- Misrepresent: To give a false or misleading account of the nature of.
Related Phrases
- To be the epitome of: (Noun phrase) To be the perfect example of something.
- His calm under pressure was the epitome of professionalism.
Verb
- embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
- The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition