exemplify

//ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ//
C1Frequency Level 10Formal
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Verb

exemplifyInfinitive
exemplifyPresent tense
exemplifiedPast tense
exemplifiedPast participle
exemplifyingPresent participle
exemplifiesThird-person singular
1

To serve as a typical example of something; to illustrate or demonstrate by example.

This painting exemplifies the artist's unique style.

2

To give an example of; to provide a specific instance to clarify or support a point.

The teacher exemplified the concept by showing a simple diagram.