typify

transitive-verb
UK: /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

  1. To be a typical example of something.

    1. This dish does typify the local cuisine quite well.
    2. Her constant lateness does typify her careless attitude to her work.

  2. To represent something in a general way.

    1. The movie will typify life in a small town.
    2. Rising energy prices typify the economic challenges that the country faces.

Synonyms

illustrate embody epitomize exemplify represent
typify intransitive-verb

  1. To act as a representative example.

    1. The house typifies modern design.
    2. He typifies what it means to be a leader in his commitment and vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "typify" in English means: To be a typical example of something., To represent something in a general way..

The phonetic transcription of "typify" is /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "typify": "This dish does typify the local cuisine quite well.". More examples on the page.