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Definitions for exemplify
ɪgˈzɛm pləˌfaɪex·em·pli·fy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. exemplify, representverb

    be characteristic of

    "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"

  2. exemplify, illustrate, instanceverb

    clarify by giving an example of

Wiktionary

  1. exemplifyverb

    To show or illustrate by example.

  2. exemplifyverb

    To be an instance of or serve as an example.

  3. exemplifyverb

    To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.

  4. Etymology: From mediaeval exemplificare, from exemplum ‘example’.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Exemplifyverb

    Etymology: from exemplar.

    This might be exemplified even by heaps of rites and customs, now superstitious in the greatest part of the Christian world. Richard Hooker, b. v. s. 3.

    Our author has exemplified his precepts in the very precepts themselves. Spectator, №. 253.

    A satire may be exemplified by pictures, characters, and examples. Alexander Pope, to Swift.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Exemplifyverb

    to show or illustrate by example

  2. Exemplifyverb

    to copy; to transcribe; to make an attested copy or transcript of, under seal, as of a record

  3. Exemplifyverb

    to prove or show by an attested copy

  4. Etymology: [L. exemplum example + -fy: cf. LL. exemplificare to copy, serve as an example.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Exemplify

    egz-em′pli-fī, v.t. to illustrate by example: to make an attested copy of: to prove by an attested copy:—pr.p. exem′plifying; pa.p. exem′plified.adj. Exem′plifīable.—n. Exemplificā′tion, act of exemplifying: that which exemplifies: a copy or transcript. [L. exemplum, example, facĕre, to make.]

Editors Contribution

  1. exemplify

    1. State as an example 2. A fact or statement

    Exemplify an argument


    Submitted by anonymous on September 7, 2014  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of exemplify in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of exemplify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of exemplify in a Sentence

  1. The Warriors:

    Mr. Mark Stevens behavior last night did not reflect the high standard that we hope to exemplify as an organization, were extremely disappointed in Mark Stevens actions and, along with Mr. Mark Stevens, offer our sincere apology to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors organization for this unfortunate misconduct.

  2. Landmarks Preservation Commission:

    The building is significant architecturally for its intact Renaissance Revival facade that stretches around a corner site and for its steel skeleton-frame construction, features that exemplify the stylistic character and technological advances in skyscraper architecture at the time it was built.

  3. James Earl Jimmy Carter, Jr.:

    You have given me a great responsibility to stay close to you, to be worthy of you and to exemplify what you are.

  4. Russell Rosenberg:

    I certainly hope that Homer's story will bring more attention to (narcolepsy), he's not the typical case, although the fact that he is now being identified as having narcolepsy does exemplify the fact that many people can go years and years without getting the proper diagnosis.

  5. Shawn Green:

    Not only can they help instruct and show the Israeli players how to play the game, they can also go out there and demonstrate what it takes to perform as a professional baseball player and exemplify the right way to play the game.

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