English · Common Verbs

epitomize

/ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/

[/ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/]

be a perfect example

Advancedverb

Definition

To be a perfect or typical example of a quality or type.

Example

With her quiet courage, she epitomised everything the award was meant to honour.

With her quiet courage, she epitomised everything the award was meant to honour.

Etymology

From Greek 'epitome' (abridgement), from 'epi-' plus 'temnein' (to cut).

How & Where It’s Used

Common in formal description and criticism.

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