Word
exemplify
Phoneticsex·em·pli·fy, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪɡˈzɛmpɫəˌfaɪ/
UK/ɛɡzˈɛmplɪfˌaɪ/
Definition
v. to be a perfect example of something. You use this when you want to say that someone or something shows the best qualities of a group or idea.
v. to serve as a typical or representative example of a quality, belief, or type. Transitive — requires a direct object.
Examples
“The young athlete exemplifies the spirit of the team.”
“This new law exemplifies the government's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.”
“While many architects focus on aesthetics, this particular building exemplifies the perfect balance between functional design and historical preservation.”
Examples
simple
“The young athlete exemplifies the spirit of the team.”
contextual
“This new law exemplifies the government's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.”
complex
“While many architects focus on aesthetics, this particular building exemplifies the perfect balance between functional design and historical preservation.”
Real-World Examples
“This was exemplified by tireless high pressing, and a trademark sliding tackle that hooked the ball from any defender unwise enough to prevaricate on the ball.” “The Financial Times went so far as to call Webber a “romantic, operatic composer,” a description that reflects the cultural debate that Phantom embodied and exemplified.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin exemplificare, from Latin exemplum (“example”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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