epitomize
pronunciation
How to pronounce epitomize in British English:
UK [ɪˈpɪtəmaɪz]
How to pronounce epitomize in American English:
US [ɪˈpɪtəˌmaɪz]
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- Verb:
- embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
Word Origin
- epitomize (v.)
- 1590s, "shorten, condense, abridge," from epitome + -ize. Meaning "typify, embody" is from 1620s. Related: Epitomized; epitomizing; epitomizes.
Example
- 1. They epitomize the national character of the english .
- 2. Her personal ideals , coupled with her professional successes , epitomize the .
- 3. Epitomize the general idea , the depict way of the text .
- 4. How to epitomize the concept of " harmonious society " in your louse performance ?
- 5. But together you epitomize and recognize the immense and vital role that a vibrant private sector has in promoting economic opportunity and in improving the standards and quality of life for all within each of our communities and nations .