epitomize

To epitomize is defined as to be an example of something.

(verb)

A poorly-behaved child who has temper tantrums all the time is an example of a child who epitomizes bratty behavior.

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See epitomize in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb epitomized, epitomizing

to make or be an epitome of

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See epitomize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb e·pit·o·mized, e·pit·o·miz·ing, e·pit·o·miz·es
  1. To make an epitome of; sum up.
  2. To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness.

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