Exemplify: meaning, definitions and examples

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exemplify

[ ɪɡˈzɛmplɪˌfaɪ ]

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in writing

To illustrate or clarify by giving examples. To show or demonstrate something clearly and concretely.

Synonyms

clarify, demonstrate, illustrate, show

Examples of usage

Can you exemplify your point with a real-life example?
This case exemplifies the importance of following safety procedures.

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formal

To be a typical example of; represent in a typical way.

Synonyms

embody, exhibit, represent, typify

Examples of usage

Her dedication exemplifies the spirit of the team.
This painting exemplifies the artist's unique style.

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rare

A typical or representative example.

Synonyms

example, model, paradigm, sample

Examples of usage

This poem is considered an exemplify of the Romantic era.

Translations

Translations of the word "exemplify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exemplificar

🇮🇳 उदाहरण देना

🇩🇪 veranschaulichen

🇮🇩 mencontohkan

🇺🇦 показувати приклад

🇵🇱 ilustrować

🇯🇵 例示する (れいじする)

🇫🇷 illustrer

🇪🇸 ejemplificar

🇹🇷 örneklemek

🇰🇷 예시하다

🇸🇦 يعطي مثالا

🇨🇿 předvést příklad

🇸🇰 ilustrovať

🇨🇳 举例说明 (jǔlì shuōmíng)

🇸🇮 ponazoriti

🇮🇸 sýna dæmi

🇰🇿 мысал келтіру

🇬🇪 მაგალითის მოყვანა

🇦🇿 nümunə göstərmək

🇲🇽 ejemplificar

Word origin

The word 'exemplify' comes from the Latin word 'exemplificare', which means 'to illustrate'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century. It has been commonly used in academic and formal contexts to emphasize the act of providing concrete examples to support an argument or idea. The concept of exemplifying has been a key element in education and communication, helping to make abstract concepts more tangible and understandable.