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Definitions for typify
ˈtɪp əˌfaɪtyp·i·fy
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Princeton's WordNet
typify, epitomize, epitomiseverb
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
"The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition"
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, representverb
express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
"What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"
Wiktionary
typifyverb
To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.
His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today.
typifyverb
To portray stereotypically.
The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent.
typifyverb
To serve as a typical or reference specimen.
The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Typifyverb
To figure; to shew in emblem.
Etymology: from type.
The resurrection of Christ hath the power of a pattern to us, and is so typified in baptism, as an engagement to rise to newness of life. Henry Hammond.
Our Saviour was typified indeed by the goat that was slain; at the effusion of whose blood, not only the hard hearts of his enemies relented, but the stony rocks and vail of the temple were shattered. Thomas Browne, Vulg. Errours.
Wikipedia
typify
Typification is a process of creating standard (typical) social construction based on standard assumptions. Discrimination based on typification is called typism.
ChatGPT
typify
Typify is a verb that means to represent or serve as a typical example of something. It can also mean to embody or demonstrate certain characteristics, qualities, or behaviors that are usually associated with a particular group, type, or category.
Webster Dictionary
Typifyverb
to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of typify in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of typify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of typify in a Sentence
Some of the outrageous events surrounding this sloppy process certainly do not typify the level of quality that Texans expect from our judicial system, ken Paxton, like all Americans, deserves to have his say in a court of law, rather than be judged in a court of public opinion that is presided over by liberal interest groups.
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- tipificarSpanish
- typerenDutch
- tipificarPortuguese
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