SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
exemplify
verb
To show by example or embody a quality.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Illustrate or embody
Closest synonyms
Related words and expressions
These extend or explain the idea and may require a different sentence structure.
Usage distinction
Return to topIllustrate makes an idea clear with an example; embody makes a quality visible in a person or thing.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See exemplify in use
The carefully repaired bridge exemplifies the town's commitment to preservation.
Clear labels beside every decision point exemplify the team's commitment to helping first-time visitors navigate without repeated requests for directions.
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