exemplify

Everyday

1. (formal) To be a typical example of something. tree →
2. (formal) To give an example to show what you mean. tree →

In the lessons

In English and exam questions it appears as «Which sentence best exemplifies…?» meaning «Which is the best example of…?». In stories and essays it shows that a person or thing is a perfect example of a quality. Phrases: exemplify a quality, is exemplified by.

Examples

• Her kindness exemplifies the spirit of our school. tree →
• This poem exemplifies the use of rhyme. tree →
• Can you exemplify your point with a story? tree →
• The old castle exemplifies how people built long ago. tree →
• His hard work exemplified what a good team player does. tree →
• Which sentence best exemplifies a simile? tree →
• The rainforest exemplifies a habitat full of life. tree →
• In order to exemplify this, let us suppose that Orpheus, the son of Apollo, so renowned for his extraordinary musical powers, had existed at the present day. tree →

Note

Related: example, exemplary (excellent, a model for others). Spelling: y changes to i before -es and -ed: exemplifies, exemplified. It is a formal word; in speech people say «is a good example of» or «shows».