exemplify

CEFRC1

/ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To be or give a clear example of something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To be an instance of or serve as an example.

Examples

  • The teacher used examples to exemplify the concept.

  • These beautiful paintings exemplify the artistic style of the Renaissance.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal.

  2. To show or illustrate by example.

  3. To prove by such an attested copy or transcript.

More examples

In context

  • Her actions exemplify the company's values.

  • [T]he pleasure of writing on wax with a stylus is exemplified by the fine, flowing hand of a Roman scribe who made out the birth certificate of Herennia Gemella, born March 128 AD.

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Origin

verb

From Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum (“example”).