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Definition of typify
typified
;typifying
transitive verb
1 : to represent in typical fashion : to constitute a typical mark or instance of realism … that typified his earlier work — Current Biography
2 : to embody the essential or salient characteristics of : be the type of
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Examples of typify in a Sentence
His heroic actions typified the courage of all the firefighters at the scene.
The decor typifies the elegance of royal residences.
He typifies what a professional athlete should be.
Gothic architecture is typified by soaring rooflines and stained glass.
First Known Use of typify
1622
TYPIFY Defined for English Language Learners
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: to represent what is normal for (something) : to be a good or typical example of (something)
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: to have the usual characteristics of (something) : to be a typical part or feature of (something)
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