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epitomize

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \-ˌmīz\
    • /ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \-ˌmīz\

Definitions of epitomize word

  • noun epitomize Be a perfect example of. 1
  • transitive verb epitomize be a perfect example of 1
  • verb epitomize If you say that something or someone epitomizes a particular thing, you mean that they are a perfect example of it. 0
  • verb epitomize to be a personification of; typify 0
  • verb epitomize to make an epitome of 0
  • verb transitive epitomize to make or be an epitome of 0
See all 8 definitions of epitomize

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Parts of speech for Epitomize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Epitomize

epitomize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for epitomize

verb epitomize

  • typify — to serve as a typical example of; exemplify.
  • characterize — If something is characterized by a particular feature or quality, that feature or quality is an obvious part of it.
  • personify — to attribute human nature or character to (an inanimate object or an abstraction), as in speech or writing.
  • embody — Be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).
  • symbolize — to be a symbol of; stand for or represent in the manner of a symbol.
All 24 Synonyms of epitomize

Antonyms for epitomize

verb epitomize

  • amplify — If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment.
  • enlarge — Make or become bigger or more extensive.
  • grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
  • increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
  • lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
All 6 Antonyms of epitomize

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