Typify

verb

/ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo embody, exemplify; to represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

"His attitude typifies the attitude of young people today."

2.verbTo portray stereotypically.

"The angry captain typified all new sailors as incompetent."

3.verbTo serve as a typical or reference specimen of.

"The chosen specimen typifies plants belonging to that species."

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