Meaning
Exemplify means to show or illustrate something by giving an example or to be a typical example of something.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: verb (transitive)
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Common patterns:
- exemplify + noun (to illustrate or represent something)
- be exemplified by + noun (to be shown or demonstrated by something)
Examples of usage:
- She exemplifies kindness.
- The problem is exemplified by rising unemployment.
Common Phrases
- to exemplify a point
- best exemplified by
- exemplify the spirit of…
Collocations
- verbs + exemplify: clearly exemplify, perfectly exemplify, well exemplify
- nouns + exemplify: case, example, situation, principle, spirit
- phrases: exemplify the importance of, exemplify the problem of
Examples
- The teacher used several stories to exemplify the importance of honesty.
- Her career path exemplifies the challenges women face in the tech industry.
- This painting exemplifies the style of the Renaissance period.
- The project exemplifies how teamwork leads to success.
- His actions exemplify courage in the face of danger.
- The company’s growth strategy is exemplified by its international expansion.
- That novel exemplifies the author’s ability to combine humor with tragedy.
- These results exemplify the benefits of regular exercise.
Synonyms or Related
- illustrate
- demonstrate
- represent
- typify
- symbolize
Antonym
- obscure
- confuse
- misrepresent