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exemplify

/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/verb

To be a clear example of something, or to make an idea clear by giving examples.

Example sentence

  • Her volunteer work exemplifies the spirit of the whole community.

A workhorse of essay writing: 'this exemplifies the broader trend'. More formal than 'show', and it claims the example is representative.

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