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epitomize

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e·pit·o·mize  (-pt-mz)
tr.v. e·pit·o·mized, e·pit·o·miz·ing, e·pit·o·miz·es
1. To make an epitome of; sum up.
2. To be a typical example of: behavior that epitomizes selfishness.

epitomize, epitomise [ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz]
vb (tr)
1. to be a personification of; typify
2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) to make an epitome of
epitomist  n
epitomization , epitomisation n
epitomizer , epitomiser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.epitomizeepitomize - embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; "The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition"
stand for, symbolize, typify, symbolise, represent - express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; "What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"

epitomize
verb typify, represent, illustrate, embody, exemplify, symbolize, personify, incarnate The goddess Selene epitomized perfect motherhood.
Translations
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] VTpersonificar, resumir
he epitomized resistance to the enemyél era el paradigma de la resistencia al enemigo
she epitomizes today's career womanes el prototipo de la mujer de carrera moderna
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vt
(= symbolize) → symboliser
(= be a perfect illustration of) → être la parfaite illustration de
epitomize
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vt (frm) → incarnare
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vt (frm) → incarnare


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They are so perfect in their way that they seem to epitomize the very scent and charm of the forest, as if the old wood's daintiest thoughts had materialized in blossom; and not all the roses by Bendameer's stream are as fragrant as a shallow sheet of Junebells under the boughs of fir.
She did not dream that in such guise new-born love would epitomize itself.
I have listened carefully, and there is only one name that will epitomize you.
 
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