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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
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