EXEMPLIFY


Meaning of EXEMPLIFY in English

— exemplifiable , adj. — exemplifier , n.

/ig zem"pleuh fuy'/ , v.t., exemplified, exemplifying .

1. to show or illustrate by example.

2. to furnish or serve as an example of: The plays of Wilde exemplify the comedy of manners.

3. Law. to transcribe or copy; make an attested copy of (a document) under seal.

[ 1375-1425; late ME exemplifien exemplifier exemplificare to copy. See EXEMPLUM, -IFY ]

Syn. 2. typify, epitomize, depict, embody.

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