epitomise
pronunciation
How to pronounce epitomise in British English:
UK [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz]
How to pronounce epitomise in American English:
US [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz]
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- Verb:
- embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
Word Origin
- epitomise (v.)
- chiefly British English spelling of epitomize. For spelling, see -ize. Related: Epitomised; epitomises; epitomising.
Example
- 1. But one thing is for sure : as with previous booms , signature deals will come to epitomise its excesses .
- 2. And America , perhaps more than anywhere else , is supposed to epitomise the entrepreneurial dream ; indeed , it is one thing that makes it so attractive .
- 3. Many fled stricken areas and they were offered food and water on their way.All these epitomise the lofty spirit of regarding others as one \'s brothers and having others\'sufferings at heart .
- 4. In the late1990s HBO pioneered an intelligent , patient style of storytelling that gloried in loose ends and morally ambiguous characters , a style “ The Sopranos ” came to epitomise .
- 5. He uses his “ Black and White ” paintings to consciously explain , epitomise and deduct a take on the world ; further completing the formation of a cultural and theoretical thought system .