WordValeexemplify
to serve as a typical example of
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.
How to use exemplify
Exemplify is a formal verb meaning to serve as or provide an example of something. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and analytical contexts to show that someone or something is a typical instance or clear illustration of a broader concept. It is more formal than 'show' and more specific than 'demonstrate' when you want to stress that something is a concrete representation of an abstract idea.
Common phrases
- exemplify the point
- exemplify a principle
- exemplify best practice
- exemplify the ideal
- exemplify a trend
Synonyms
illustrate · demonstrate · embody · represent · epitomize
Word family
example · exemplary · exemplification
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse exemplify with 'exemplar' (a model person or thing) or mistakenly use it with 'as' instead of a direct object (e.g., 'exemplify as a good teacher' instead of 'exemplify what a good teacher is').
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