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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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We specifically chose Williamsburg for our new office as it epitomizes Brooklyn's community spirit, the reason so many people are flocking to this borough," said Dottie Herman, President and CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman.
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John Ognie certainly epitomizes what a volunteer from a veterans' organization should be," said Randall B.
 
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