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Epitomize: meaning, definitions and examples

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epitomize

 

[ ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

written form

To epitomize means to be a perfect example or representation of something. It is to summarize or represent something in a concise form.

Synonyms

embody, exemplify, represent, symbolize

Examples of usage

  • His actions epitomize the values of our organization.
  • The movie epitomizes the struggles of the working class.
  • She epitomized elegance and grace.
Context #2 | Noun

formal writing

An epitomize is a summary or miniature representation of a larger work or concept. It is a condensed version that captures the essence of the original.

Synonyms

abstract, digest, summary, synopsis

Examples of usage

  • The book includes an epitomize of the author's main arguments.
  • The painting serves as an epitomize of the artist's style and themes.

Translations

Translations of the word "epitomize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 epitomar

🇮🇳 मूर्त रूप देना

🇩🇪 verkörpern

🇮🇩 mewakili

🇺🇦 втілювати

🇵🇱 uosabiać

🇯🇵 体現する (たいげんする)

🇫🇷 incarner

🇪🇸 personificar

🇹🇷 temsil etmek

🇰🇷 전형적으로 보여주다

🇸🇦 يجسد

🇨🇿 zobrazovat

🇸🇰 stelesňovať

🇨🇳 典型代表

🇸🇮 poosebljati

🇮🇸 vera dæmigerður

🇰🇿 бейнелеу

🇬🇪 განსახიერება

🇦🇿 təsvir etmək

🇲🇽 personificar

Word origin

The word 'epitomize' originated from the Greek word 'epitomos', meaning 'abridged' or 'summarized'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, it has come to represent the act of summarizing or embodying the essence of something in a concise form.

See also: epitome.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,379 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.