1
[ verb ] embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of

Synonyms

epitomize epitomise

Examples

"The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition"

Used in print

(Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)

Greasy soils , which are typified by hydrocarbons and fats ( esters of glycerol with long chain organic acids ) .

(Jacob Robbins et al., "The thyroid-stimulating...)

The other group of antithyroid agents or drugs is typified by thiouracil .

2
[ verb ] express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol

Examples

"What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?"

3
[ verb ] be characteristic of

Synonyms

represent exemplify

Examples

: "This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue"

Related terms

embody typification

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