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epitomizeto be a perfect example of something; to represent in typical fashion

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to be a perfect example of something; to represent in typical fashion

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz/

Korean meaning: ~의 전형이 되다, ~를 완벽하게 대표하다

Korean pronunciation: 이**피**터마이즈

Example Sentences

  • My cat epitomizes laziness - it sleeps 20 hours a day and judges me for being productive.
  • This restaurant epitomizes fine dining with its exquisite cuisine and elegant atmosphere.
  • His messy desk epitomizes the phrase 'organized chaos' - somehow he finds everything instantly.

epitomize

VERB

//ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz//

to be a perfect example of something; to represent in typical fashion

epitomize concept
💡 Concept

The graceful pianist epitomizes classical musical excellence on stage

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epitomize rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This simple bowl does epitomize all flavors that comprise cuisine - what a surprise!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz/

🌳Etymology

Prefixepi--
Roottom
Suffix--ize

Origin

From Greek 'epitome' meaning 'summary' or 'abridgment', derived from 'epi-' (upon) and 'tome' (cutting, section). The verb form developed in English to mean 'to serve as a perfect example of'.

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🎵Rhyme

comprisedevisesurprise
comprise
devise
surprise

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat epitomizes laziness - it sleeps 20 hours a day and judges me for being productive.

This restaurant epitomizes fine dining with its exquisite cuisine and elegant atmosphere.

😄 Fun example

His messy desk epitomizes the phrase 'organized chaos' - somehow he finds everything instantly.

The company's commitment to sustainability epitomizes modern corporate responsibility.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

embodyrepresentexemplifytypifypersonify

Antonyms

contradictopposemisrepresent

Related

epitome典型prototypearchetypequintessence