exemplify
/ig'zemplifai/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To illustrate or clarify by providing a concrete example: To make something clear or show what something means by giving a specific instance or case.
- To be a typical or characteristic example of something: To serve as a representative model or instance that embodies the qualities of a larger group or concept.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- The teacher used a simple story to exemplify the concept of kindness.
- This painting perfectly exemplifies the artist's early style.
- Can you exemplify your argument with data from the study?
Advanced Usage
- "to exemplify something": To serve as a prime or classic example of a particular quality, principle, or trend.
- His leadership exemplifies integrity and courage.
- Passive Voice: Often used in academic or descriptive writing.
- The problem is exemplified by the recent decline in sales.
Variants and Related Words
- Exemplification (n): The act of exemplifying; something that serves as an example.
- The case study is a clear exemplification of the theory.
- Exemplary (adj): Serving as a desirable model; very good.
- She received an award for her exemplary conduct.
- Example (n): A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.
- This is a classic example of Gothic architecture.
Synonyms
- Illustrate: To explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or diagrams.
- Demonstrate: To show clearly by giving proof or evidence.
- Represent: To be an example or embodiment of a quality or type.
- Epitomize: To be a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Related Phrases
- To serve as an example: To function as a model for others.
- His dedication serves as an example to all of us.
- A case in point: An example that illustrates what is being discussed.
- The recent software failure is a case in point.
Verb
- clarify by giving an example of
- be characteristic of
- This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue