personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsä-nə-ˌfī 
personified; personifying
1
: to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
2
: to be the embodiment or personification of : incarnate
a teacher who personified patience
Examples of personify in a Sentence
The ancient Greeks personified the forces of nature as gods and goddesses.
Justice is personified as a woman with her eyes covered.
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Pink-and-red-striped nails In a classic color combination, these pink-and-red-striped nails feel like summer personified.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s portrayal of Theo personified what was possible for young Black men growing up at a time when Black people were affected by the crack epidemic and when Black males were more often than not depicted as criminals.
—Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Sue Storm personifies the unlimited sacrifices that most mothers make for their children, without hesitation.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
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“Personify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personify. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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personify
verb
per·son·i·fy
pər-ˈsän-ə-ˌfī
personified; personifying
1
: to think of or represent as a person
personify the forces of nature
2
: to be the perfect example of
she personified kindness
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