exemplify
/ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/
ex · em · pli · fy
ɪɡ · ˈzempl · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. be a typical example
Significado en Español
ejemplificar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
minh họa
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Example Sentence
He exemplifies courage.
他是勇气的典范。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
example(example)+ify(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “exemplify”?
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Illustrate
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B
Complicate
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Omit
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D
Confuse
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A — Illustrate.
“exemplify” means v. be a typical example
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her selfless actions perfectly ______ true kindness and generosity.
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contradict
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B
oppose
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C
exemplify
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hide
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C — exemplify.
“exemplify” means v. be a typical example
Common questions about “exemplify”
What does “exemplify” mean?
exemplify — v. be a typical example. In Chinese: 举例说明.
How do you pronounce “exemplify”?
exemplify is pronounced /ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · em · pli · fy.
How do you use “exemplify” in a sentence?
He exemplifies courage. (他是勇气的典范。)
What are synonyms for “exemplify”?
illustrate, embody — all close in meaning to exemplify (v. be a typical example).
Is “exemplify” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. exemplify appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exemplify”?
example(example)+ify(verb).
