-ˌmīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
1. : to make or give an epitome of : summarize
his personal and political creed is epitomized by his own comment — A.C.Gordon
assertions which epitomize one of the richest and boldest metaphysical theories ever invented — Gregory Vlastos
2. obsolete : to reduce in number, size, or degree
3. : to serve as the typical representation or ideal expression of : embody , typify , symbolize
a young, dynamic, aggressive leader who epitomizes many of the self-reliant American virtues — E.D.Raff
epitomized in himself the merits and the defects of the statesmanship of his country — Ernest Barker