exemplify

/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/verb

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

Example sentences

“Her volunteer work exemplifies the spirit of the whole community.”
“The teacher used three short stories to exemplify the main points of the lesson.”

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

Synonyms for exemplify

Related words

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