English verb: exemplify | |||
1. | exemplify (stative) be characteristic of | ||
Samples | This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue. | ||
Synonyms | represent | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | be, embody, personify | ||
2. | exemplify (communication) clarify by giving an example of | ||
Synonyms | illustrate, instance | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate | ||