verb
1.
to make or give an epitome of
a report which epitomizes one of the most complex theories of all time
Synonyms: condense, digest, inventory, nutshell, sum, summarize, summate, sum up, synopsize
Related Word: boil down, capsulize; outline, tabulate
Contrasted words: elaborate, enlarge (on), expand
2.
to serve as the typical representation or ideal expression of
he epitomized safe, dull conservatism
Synonyms: exemplify, typify
Related Word: embody, incarnate, incorporate, personify, represent, symbolize
3.
Synonyms: represent 2, body (forth), emblematize, embody, exemplify, illustrate, mirror, personify, symbolize, typify