exemplify
UK/ig'zemplifai/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To be a typical or perfect example of something
成为…的典型；是…的典范
v.
To illustrate or explain something by giving an example
举例说明；例证
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedex- + empl (from exemplum 'example') + -ify 'to make' = 'to make into an example.' It works two ways: actively, you exemplify a point by giving an example of it; passively, a person or thing exemplifies a quality by being a perfect example of it ('her work exemplifies precision').
Root exempl still carries 3 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
His paintings exemplify the bold colors of the period.
- 2.
Let me exemplify the problem with a real case from last year.
- 3.
She exemplifies everything we look for in a leader.