English verb: typify | |||
1. | typify (stative) embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of | ||
Samples | The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition. | ||
Synonyms | epitomise, epitomize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | represent, stand for, symbolise, symbolize, typify | ||
2. | typify (communication) express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol | ||
Samples | What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?. | ||
Synonyms | represent, stand for, symbolise, symbolize | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | intend, mean | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | be, embody, epitomise, epitomize, personify, typify | ||