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   Typ·i·fy

   /ˈtipəˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. be characteristic or a representative example of: "tough, low-lying vegetation typifies this arctic area" Similar epitomizeexemplifybe representative ofrepresentbe characteristic ofcharacterizepersonifyembodybe the embodiment ofbe the incarnation ofrare:instantiateincarnate
   • ▪ represent; symbolize: "the sun typified the Greeks, and the moon the Persians" Similar symbolizebe symbolic ofrepresentstand forbe emblematic ofrare:emblematize

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin typus (see type) + -fy.

   Derivatives

   • 1. typification noun
   • 2. typifier noun

   Scrabble Points: 17

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   typify something to be a typical feature of something. Definition of typify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does typify mean?

   • typify something to be a typical example of something The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app typify something to be a typical feature of something Definition of typify verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is another word for typified?

   • Synonyms for Typified: v. •copy (verb) knock off, DO, follow suit, act like, make like. •denote (verb) make, put down for, indicate, put finger on. Other synonyms: •adj. in the flesh, Typified, incarnate, in human form, made flesh.

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   When was typify first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb typify is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for typify is from 1635, in the writing of George Wither, poet. typify is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin typus, ‑fy suffix.

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   Typify definition: to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.. See examples of TYPIFY used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › typifyTYPIFY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TYPIFY definition: to be a typical example or quality of something: . Learn more.

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   There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb typify. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   to be a typical example or quality of something: Emma's opinions typify the attitude of many young people. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

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   Jun 2, 2024 · typify (third-person singular simple present typifies, present participle typifying, simple past and past participle typified) (transitive) To embody, exemplify; to represent by a form, image, model, or resemblance. His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today. (transitive) To portray stereotypically.

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