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exemplify

/ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/
English Definition
v. be a typical example
中文释义
举例说明
Example Sentence

The ancient aqueducts in Rome exemplify the engineering prowess that sustained a vast urban population for centuries.

罗马的古代渡槽体现了维持庞大城市人口数世纪的工程能力。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
example(example)+ify(verb).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “exemplify”?

  1. A To form an idea; imagine or devise.
  2. B Be a typical example
  3. C To fill something up again
  4. D Collect gather assemble
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B — Be a typical example. “exemplify” means be a typical example.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “be a typical example”?

  1. A replenish
  2. B conceive
  3. C exemplify
  4. D compile
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C — exemplify. “exemplify” means be a typical example.

Common questions about “exemplify”

What does “exemplify” mean?

exemplify — be a typical example. In Chinese: 举例说明.

How do you pronounce “exemplify”?

exemplify is pronounced /ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ/.

How is “exemplify” used in a sentence?

The ancient aqueducts in Rome exemplify the engineering prowess that sustained a vast urban population for centuries. (罗马的古代渡槽体现了维持庞大城市人口数世纪的工程能力。)

What are synonyms for “exemplify”?

embody, typify, illustrate — all close in meaning to exemplify (be a typical example).

What is the opposite of “exemplify”?

misrepresent, distort — each the opposite of exemplify (be a typical example).

Is “exemplify” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. exemplify is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “exemplify”?

example(example)+ify(verb).

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.