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- DictionaryE·pit·o·mize/əˈpidəˌmīz/
verb
- 1. be a perfect example of: "their careers epitomized the problems faced by their generation"
- 2. give a summary of (a written work): archaic "for the benefit of our readers, we will epitomize the pamphlet"
The meaning of EPITOMIZE is to serve as the typical or ideal example of. How to use epitomize in a sentence.
EPITOMIZE definition: 1. to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing: 2. to be a perfect example of a quality…. Learn more.
A person can epitomize something — usually an abstract quality, like grace or greed — but epitomize can apply to other things as well. A popular band might epitomize the spirit of the new decade, which means it has all the main characteristics associated with the era's music, like long folksy beards, pretty harmonies, and earnest lyrics.
epitomize something to be a perfect example of something. The fighting qualities of the team are epitomized by the captain. These movies seem to epitomize the 1950s.
EPITOMIZE meaning: 1. to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing: 2. to be a perfect example of a quality…. Learn more.
to contain or represent in small compass; serve as a typical example of; typify. This meadow epitomizes the beauty of the whole area. 2. to make an epitome of. to epitomize an argument. Also (esp. Brit.): epitomise.
Definition of epitomize verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
e·pit·o·mize. (ĭ-pĭt′ə-mīz′) tr.v. e·pit·o·mized, e·pit·o·miz·ing, e·pit·o·miz·es. 1. To make an epitome of; sum up. 2. To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
epitomize. verb [ T ] ( also UK -ise) uk / ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz / us. Add to word list. to be a perfect example of a quality or type of thing: She epitomizes elegance and good taste. (Definition of epitomize from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1. a. : a summary of a written work. b. : a brief statement of the main points or facts. 2. : something thought to represent a basic quality or an ideal example. your response was the epitome of good sense.
