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Typify

/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

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📖 Definitions of "Typify"

verb

1
To embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.
"His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today."
2
To portray stereotypically.
"The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent."
3
To serve as a typical or reference specimen of.
"The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species."

🔄 Synonyms of "Typify"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exemplifyverb	(transitive) To show or illustrate by example.
representverb	(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
epitomizeverb	To be an epitome of.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Typify"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
representverb	(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
exemplifyverb	(transitive) To show or illustrate by example.
epitomizeverb	To be an epitome of.
characterizeverb	(transitive) To be typical of.
establishverb	(transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
criminalizeverb	(transitive) To make (something) a crime; to make illegal under criminal law; to ban.
characteriseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of characterize. [(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).]
typenoun	A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
personifyverb	(transitive) To create a representation of (an abstract quality) in the form of a character or persona.
embodyverb	(transitive) To represent in a physical or concrete form; to incarnate or personify.
exemplifieverb	Obsolete form of exemplify. [(transitive) To show or illustrate by example.]
emblemiseverb	Alternative form of emblemize. [(transitive) To represent with an emblem; to emblematize.]
emblematizeverb	(transitive) To stand as an emblem for; to represent; to emblemize.
emblemizeverb	(transitive) To represent with an emblem; to emblematize.
personalizeverb	To adapt something to the needs or tastes of an individual.
imagenoun	A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art.
emblematicizeverb	(transitive) To render (someone or something) emblematic.
symbolizeverb	(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.
portrayverb	To play a role; to depict a character, person, situation, or event.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.