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epitomize

 
Dictionary: e·pit·o·mize   (ĭ-pĭt'ə-mīz') pronunciation
 
tr.v., -mized, -miz·ing, -miz·es.
  1. To make an epitome of; sum up.
  2. To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness.

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verb

  1. To give a recapitulation of the salient facts of: abstract, go over, recapitulate, review, run down, run through, summarize, sum up, synopsize, wrap up. Informal recap. See thoughts.
  2. To serve as an example, image, or symbol of: exemplify, illustrate, represent, stand for, symbol, symbolize, typify. See substitute.

 
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v

Definition: embody
Antonyms: elaborate, expand on


 
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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
  Synonyms: typify, epitomise


 
 
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