exemplify — to be a typical example of something or to show something by giving an example
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be a typical example of something or to show something by giving an example
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzempləˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: ~의 전형적인 예가 되다, 실례를 들어 보여주다
Korean pronunciation: 익**젬**플리파이
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking exemplifies perfection - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy!
- This smartphone exemplifies how technology has changed our daily lives.
- His messy room exemplifies what happens when you ignore your mother's cleaning advice for three months.
exemplify
VERB//ɪɡˈzempləˌfaɪ//
to be a typical example of something or to show something by giving an example
to be a typical example of something or to show something by giving an example
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exemplum' meaning 'example' or 'pattern', combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ify' (meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be'). The word ultimately traces back to Latin 'eximere' meaning 'to take out' or 'to exempt'.
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking exemplifies perfection - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy!”
“This smartphone exemplifies how technology has changed our daily lives.”
“His messy room exemplifies what happens when you ignore your mother's cleaning advice for three months.”
“The company's success story exemplifies the importance of teamwork and innovation.”
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