exemplify

Meaning

  1. (transitive) To show or illustrate by example.
  2. (transitive) To be an instance of or serve as an example.
  3. (transitive) To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.
  4. (transitive) To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.

Synonyms

illustrate
23k
instance
B2
explain
A2
embody
32k
typify
represent
B2
show
A1
demonstrate
C1
denote
46k

elucidate

indicate
C1
clarify
C2
irradiate
light
A1
light up
model
B1
personify
point out
summarize
27k

give details

cite an example

beacon
C1

give an example of

brighten
C2
candle
C1
🕯️
describe
B2
enlighten
C2
epitomize
establish
C1
express
B2
illume
illuminate
23k
illumine
instantiate
Translations

ejemplificar
esemplificare
exemplificar
exemplifier
erläutern
illustrer
veranschaulichen
ilustrar
représenter
commentare
montrer
reposer
distinguer
inclure
décrire
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/
Etymology

From Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum (“example”).

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