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 | ||