personify

verb
UK: /pəˈsɒn.ɪ.faɪ/
US: /pɚˈsɑː.nə.faɪ/

  1. To represent a quality or idea as a person.

    1. The statue seems to personify liberty.
    2. She personifies dedication because she is a diligent and hardworking employee.

  2. To be a perfect example of something.

    1. He personifies courage and determination.
    2. This car personifies what a luxury vehicle should be, offering both comfort and performance.

Synonyms

symbolize epitomize embody incarnate represent
personify adjective

  1. Represented as having human characteristics.

    1. The artist created a personified version of the wind.
    2. Many cultures have personified natural forces, such as the sun and the moon.
personify noun

  1. A figure of speech where a thing, idea or animal is given human attributes.

    1. Personification is common in poetry.
    2. The use of personification in the poem made the storm seem alive.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "personify" in English means: To represent a quality or idea as a person., To be a perfect example of something..

The phonetic transcription of "personify" is /pəˈsɒn.ɪ.faɪ/ in British English and /pɚˈsɑː.nə.faɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "personify": symbolize, epitomize, embody, incarnate, represent.

Example usage of "personify": "The statue seems to personify liberty.". More examples on the page.