v.
Pronunciation: ig- ' zem-pl ə - ˌ f ī
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -fied ; -fy · ing
Etymology: Middle English exemplifien, from Anglo-French exemplifier, from Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum
Date: 15th century
1 : to show or illustrate by example <anecdotes exemplify ing those virtues>
2 : to make an attested copy or transcript of (a document) under seal
3 a : to be an instance of or serve as an example : EMBODY <she exemplifies the qualities of a good leader> b : to be typical of <a dish that exemplifies French cuisine>