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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 or -mise
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[-mizing, -mized] or -mising, -mised to be or make a perfect or typical example of
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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 or epitomise
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epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vtrepresentar
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vt (fig) → illustrer, incarner
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] epitome vtverkörpern
epitomize [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz] vt (fig) → 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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