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exemplify

/ɪɡˈzɛmpləfaɪ/  ·  say it: ig·ZEM·pluh·fy

to serve as a typical example of

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

1. (verb) to be a typical or good example of something

2. (verb) to give an example or examples of something

Examples

• 1. Her dedication to the sport exemplifies what it means to be a true athlete.
• 2. The teacher exemplified the grammar rule by showing several sentences.

Nearby in Formal & Academic

encompass, endeavor, enumerate, expedite, extrapolate, facilitate