epitomize

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/
US: /ɪˈpɪt̬.ə.maɪz/

  1. To be a perfect example of something; to represent something in a clear and obvious way.

    1. She epitomize beauty and grace.
    2. This project seems to epitomize everything that is wrong with the system.

  2. To be a typical or ideal example; to embody the essential characteristics of something.

    1. He epitomize the modern man.
    2. The building's design epitomize the principles of sustainable architecture.

Synonyms

embody personify symbolize represent typify exemplify illustrate
epitomize intransitive-verb

  1. To serve as a typical example.

    1. This town epitomize small town charm.
    2. For many, she epitomize the struggles of working mothers everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "epitomize" in English means: To be a perfect example of something; to represent something in a clear and obvious way., To be a typical or ideal example; to embody the essential characteristics of something..

The phonetic transcription of "epitomize" is /ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/ in British English and /ɪˈpɪt̬.ə.maɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epitomize": embody, personify, symbolize, represent, typify, exemplify, illustrate.

Example usage of "epitomize": "She epitomize beauty and grace.". More examples on the page.