exemplify

exemplify Definition

ex·em·plify (eg zem′plə fī′, ig-)

transitive verb exemplified -·fied′, exemplifying -·fy′·ing

to show by example; serve as an example of
to make a legally attested or certified copy or transcript of (a document) under seal

Etymology: ME exemplifien < OFr exemplifier < ML exemplificare < L exemplum, an example + facere, to make, do

exemplify Synonyms

exemplify Usage Examples

Object

ethos: The following list is a suggested selection of music that exemplifies the B-Music ethos.
trend: Instead particular provisions of the Act are isolated which exemplify a current trend in housing law.
diversity: Examples of local projects The following projects exemplify the diversity of skin cancer prevention projects running in the UK.
spirit: He exemplifies the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of Christ that has no public kudos.
approach: The chapter on trust exemplifies the approach shown throughout the book.

Modifying Another Word

perfectly: The beaches of Orange County perfectly exemplify the California attitude of fun in the sun!
here: The large number of research entries included here exemplify this point.
well: The rise of Modern Ayurveda, on the other hand, well exemplifies the Western approach.

Used with why or when

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