exemplify

ex·em·pli·fy

verb \ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī\

ex·em·pli·fiedex·em·pli·fy·ing

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 : embody <she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader> b : to be typical of <a dish that exemplifies French cuisine>

Examples of EXEMPLIFY

1. His works exemplify the taste of the period.
2. The city's economic growth is exemplified by the many new buildings that are currently under construction.

Origin of EXEMPLIFY

Middle English exemplifien, from Anglo-French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to EXEMPLIFY

Synonyms: demonstrate, illustrate, instance

Related Words: adduce, cite, mention, quote; name, specify; analyze, break down; clarify, clear (up), explain, explicate, expound; edify, elucidate, enlighten; illuminate; construe, interpret; simplify, spell out; detail, enumerate, list

Near Antonyms: becloud, blur, cloud, darken, fog, muddy, obscure; confuse, perplex, puzzle

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Rhymes with EXEMPLIFY

acetify, acidify, ammonify, aniline dye, a priori, beatify, bourgeoisify, commodify, complexify, decalcify, decertify, declassify, demystify, denazify, desanctify, desertify, detoxify, Dioscuri, disqualify, dissatisfy, diversify, electric eye, electrify, emulsify, esterify, facetiae, Gorno-Altay, hang out to dry, Helvetii, humidify, identify, indemnify, intensify, money supply, objectify, personify, preoccupy, reliquiae, revivify, rigidify, sacrifice fly, saponify, see eye to eye, solemnify, solidify, syllabify, transmogrify, turn a blind eye, undersupply, vox populi, water supply