exemplify
Be a perfect example of something or illustrate by example
Examples
In a meeting
“Her work ethic exemplifies what we look for in senior staff.”
Over coffee
“That restaurant exemplifies everything wrong with overpriced brunch spots.”
Why this word
illustrate
exemplify means to be a typical example of something, while illustrate means to clarify through examples without necessarily being typical
demonstrate
exemplify means to serve as an ideal or representative case, while demonstrate focuses on showing how something works
show
exemplify implies being a characteristic instance of a broader category, while show is vague about representativeness
Usage tip
Use when pointing out something that perfectly represents a quality or concept
Etymology
Latin: exemplum (sample, example)
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Related words
epitomize
To be a perfect example or embodiment of something
broach
To bring up or introduce a topic for discussion
streamline
To make a process or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.
delegate
To assign a task or responsibility to someone else.
validate
To confirm that something is correct, sound, or meets requirements.
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.