First Known Use: 15th century
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exemplify
verb ex·em·pli·fy \ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī\
: to be a very good example of (something) : to show (something) very clearly
ex·em·pli·fiedex·em·pli·fy·ing
Full Definition of EXEMPLIFY
transitive verb
1
: to show or illustrate by example <anecdotes exemplifying those virtues>
2
: to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3
a : to be an instance of or serve as an example of : embody <she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader> b : to be typical of <a dish that exemplifies French cuisine>
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Origin of EXEMPLIFY
Middle English exemplifien, from Anglo-French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum
Related to EXEMPLIFY
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- demonstrate, illustrate, instance
Rhymes with EXEMPLIFY
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EXEMPLIFY Defined for Kids
exemplify
verb ex·em·pli·fy \ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī\
ex·em·pli·fiedex·em·pli·fy·ing
Definition of EXEMPLIFY for Kids
: to serve as an example of <Salad exemplifies a healthy menu choice.>
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